Uzbekistan Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Tashkent, Samarkand, Namangan, Andijan, and Bukhara
This month in numbers
Uzbekistan experienced its warmest April–June period on record, with an average temperature of 24.22°C, marking an anomaly of +4°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. June 2026 itself was the 14th warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 28.02°C, which is +1.9°C above the baseline. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June on record for land temperatures, and the April–June period ranked as the 2nd warmest globally for land temperatures.
What changed
The exceptionally warm April–June period in Uzbekistan stands out significantly, ranking 2nd globally for its 3-month temperature anomaly. This continues a trend of warmer-than-average conditions, with the latest full-year average temperature for 2025 being 14.38°C, making it the 7th warmest year on record. The long-term trend for Uzbekistan shows a warming of +1.67°C against the 1961–1990 baseline. The country has been in a protracted drought zone since 2021, affecting all of Central Asia and the Middle East.
What’s driving change?
The persistent warmth in Uzbekistan is largely driven by the broader , where higher-latitude regions tend to warm faster than tropical areas. Additionally, the developing ENSO phenomenon, characterised by a sharp surge in Pacific Ocean water temperatures, is contributing to a rise in global atmospheric temperatures, which in turn influences regional climates. Uzbekistan experienced several heatwaves in June, with temperatures reaching 40-42°C in northern and desert regions, and up to 43°C in the extreme south. Flash floods and mudslides were also a concern in mountainous and foothill regions throughout June due to heavy rainfall.
Looking ahead
Uzhydromet forecasts an exceptionally hot July for Uzbekistan, with monthly temperatures projected to exceed the long-term climate norm by 1.5–3 degrees Celsius, particularly in northern regions and desert zones.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Uzbekistan
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Uzbekistan – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Uzbekistan
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen BWk · AridUzbekistan has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±15.8°C) and a wet/dry cycle (17× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Mar (+8 mm, +26%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Uzbekistan
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Uzbekistan changing?
Uzbekistan is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Uzbekistan come from?
Climate data for Uzbekistan comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Uzbekistan climate data cover?
The Uzbekistan climate profile covers Tashkent, Samarkand, Namangan, Andijan and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Uzbekistan
How often is the Uzbekistan climate update refreshed?
The Uzbekistan climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.