Turkestan weather in July
In July, Turkestan sees average daytime highs of 36°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 6 mm of rain across 1.3 wet days and about 14.9 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 36°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 85% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 15 h 12 min at the start of July to 14 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Turkestan's 3rd-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Turkestan's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 36°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 6 mm
- 1.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 54 min
- 6:05 AM – 9:00 PM
- Cloud cover
- 17%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.45 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.7
- out of 10
Turkestan is city in Turkistan Region, Kazakhstan.
- Density
- 1,157/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- ~416 CE
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 36°C through the month.
A typical July day in Turkestan reaches about 36°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 40°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 2°C warmer than June and about 1°C warmer than August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 22 |
| 2 | 36 | 22 |
| 3 | 36 | 22 |
| 4 | 36 | 22 |
| 5 | 36 | 22 |
| 6 | 36 | 22 |
| 7 | 36 | 22 |
| 8 | 36 | 22 |
| 9 | 36 | 22 |
| 10 | 36 | 23 |
| 11 | 36 | 23 |
| 12 | 36 | 23 |
| 13 | 36 | 23 |
| 14 | 36 | 23 |
| 15 | 36 | 23 |
| 16 | 36 | 23 |
| 17 | 36 | 23 |
| 18 | 36 | 23 |
| 19 | 36 | 23 |
| 20 | 36 | 23 |
| 21 | 36 | 23 |
| 22 | 36 | 23 |
| 23 | 36 | 23 |
| 24 | 36 | 23 |
| 25 | 36 | 23 |
| 26 | 36 | 23 |
| 27 | 36 | 23 |
| 28 | 36 | 23 |
| 29 | 36 | 23 |
| 30 | 36 | 23 |
| 31 | 36 | 23 |
How July really feels in Turkestan
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Turkestan weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2° / -5° | 35 | 7.9 | 4.4 | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 5° / -4° | 33 | 6.7 | 2.7 | 10.2 | 0.4 |
| Mar | 13° / 3° | 37 | 7 | 0.8 | 11.6 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 21° / 10° | 33 | 6.6 | 0 | 13.2 | 7.2 |
| May | 28° / 16° | 27 | 4.6 | 0 | 14.5 | 6.8 |
| Jun | 34° / 20° | 10 | 2.3 | 0 | 15.1 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 36° / 23° | 6 | 1.3 | 0 | 14.9 | 2.7 |
| Aug | 35° / 21° | 3 | 0.7 | 0 | 13.8 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 28° / 15° | 2 | 0.6 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.7 |
| Oct | 20° / 8° | 13 | 2.9 | 0 | 10.8 | 7.7 |
| Nov | 11° / 1° | 33 | 6 | 1.2 | 9.5 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 4° / -4° | 32 | 6.6 | 3.3 | 8.9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 85% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 9% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 6%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 |
| Cloudier (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94 | 6 |
| 2 | 94 | 6 |
| 3 | 94 | 6 |
| 4 | 94 | 6 |
| 5 | 94 | 6 |
| 6 | 95 | 5 |
| 7 | 95 | 5 |
| 8 | 95 | 5 |
| 9 | 94 | 6 |
| 10 | 93 | 7 |
| 11 | 93 | 7 |
| 12 | 93 | 7 |
| 13 | 93 | 7 |
| 14 | 93 | 7 |
| 15 | 93 | 7 |
| 16 | 93 | 7 |
| 17 | 93 | 7 |
| 18 | 93 | 7 |
| 19 | 93 | 7 |
| 20 | 94 | 6 |
| 21 | 94 | 6 |
| 22 | 94 | 6 |
| 23 | 94 | 6 |
| 24 | 96 | 4 |
| 25 | 96 | 4 |
| 26 | 96 | 4 |
| 27 | 96 | 4 |
| 28 | 96 | 4 |
| 29 | 96 | 4 |
| 30 | 97 | 3 |
| 31 | 97 | 3 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Turkestan gets around 6 mm of rain over 1.3 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 4% and peaks near 5% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 4 |
| 4 | 4 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 4 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 9 | 5 |
| 10 | 5 |
| 11 | 5 |
| 12 | 5 |
| 13 | 5 |
| 14 | 5 |
| 15 | 5 |
| 16 | 5 |
| 17 | 5 |
| 18 | 5 |
| 19 | 5 |
| 20 | 5 |
| 21 | 5 |
| 22 | 5 |
| 23 | 5 |
| 24 | 4 |
| 25 | 4 |
| 26 | 4 |
| 27 | 4 |
| 28 | 4 |
| 29 | 4 |
| 30 | 4 |
| 31 | 4 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the dry band about 91% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 |
| Comfortable (%) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | 92 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | 92 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | 92 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | 91 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | 91 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | 91 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | 91 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | 90 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | 90 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | 90 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | 90 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | 90 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | 90 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | 90 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | 90 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 22 | 90 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 23 | 90 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 24 | 90 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 25 | 91 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 26 | 91 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 27 | 91 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 28 | 92 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 29 | 92 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 30 | 92 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 31 | 93 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Wind in July
Winds average 12 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | calm |
| 3 | 12 | calm |
| 4 | 12 | calm |
| 5 | 12 | calm |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 12 | calm |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 12 | calm |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | light breeze |
| 20 | 12 | light breeze |
| 21 | 12 | light breeze |
| 22 | 12 | light breeze |
| 23 | 12 | light breeze |
| 24 | 12 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
| 31 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 15 h 12 min at the start of July to 14 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 48 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:55 AM to 6:20 AM, and sunset from 9:06 PM to 8:46 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:20 |
| Sunset (PM) | 9:06 | 9:05 | 9:05 | 9:05 | 9:05 | 9:05 | 9:04 | 9:04 | 9:04 | 9:03 | 9:03 | 9:02 | 9:02 | 9:01 | 9:01 | 9:00 | 8:59 | 8:59 | 8:58 | 8:57 | 8:56 | 8:55 | 8:55 | 8:54 | 8:53 | 8:52 | 8:51 | 8:50 | 8:49 | 8:48 | 8:46 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.2 | 5:55 | 9:06 |
| 2 | 15.2 | 5:56 | 9:05 |
| 3 | 15.2 | 5:56 | 9:05 |
| 4 | 15.1 | 5:57 | 9:05 |
| 5 | 15.1 | 5:57 | 9:05 |
| 6 | 15.1 | 5:58 | 9:05 |
| 7 | 15.1 | 5:58 | 9:04 |
| 8 | 15.1 | 5:59 | 9:04 |
| 9 | 15.1 | 6:00 | 9:04 |
| 10 | 15.0 | 6:01 | 9:03 |
| 11 | 15.0 | 6:01 | 9:03 |
| 12 | 15.0 | 6:02 | 9:02 |
| 13 | 15.0 | 6:03 | 9:02 |
| 14 | 15.0 | 6:04 | 9:01 |
| 15 | 14.9 | 6:04 | 9:01 |
| 16 | 14.9 | 6:05 | 9:00 |
| 17 | 14.9 | 6:06 | 8:59 |
| 18 | 14.9 | 6:07 | 8:59 |
| 19 | 14.8 | 6:08 | 8:58 |
| 20 | 14.8 | 6:09 | 8:57 |
| 21 | 14.8 | 6:10 | 8:56 |
| 22 | 14.7 | 6:11 | 8:55 |
| 23 | 14.7 | 6:12 | 8:55 |
| 24 | 14.7 | 6:13 | 8:54 |
| 25 | 14.7 | 6:14 | 8:53 |
| 26 | 14.6 | 6:15 | 8:52 |
| 27 | 14.6 | 6:16 | 8:51 |
| 28 | 14.6 | 6:17 | 8:50 |
| 29 | 14.5 | 6:18 | 8:49 |
| 30 | 14.5 | 6:19 | 8:48 |
| 31 | 14.4 | 6:20 | 8:46 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 7.45 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.62 kWh/m² to a high of 7.45 kWh/m² in July across the year — July's 7.45 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.2 | Intense |
Is July a good time to visit Turkestan?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Turkestan. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Turkestan in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Turkestan sees daytime highs around 36°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Turkestan in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Turkestan peaks around August 15 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Turkestan in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Turkestan is worst in May — around 29 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× the cleanest month (January, 12 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 12 | 17 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 14 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 17 | Moderate |
| Mar | 27 | Moderate |
| Apr | 29 | Moderate |
| May | 29 | Moderate |
| Jun | 24 | Moderate |
| Jul | 25 | Moderate |
| Aug | 26 | Moderate |
| Sep | 26 | Moderate |
| Oct | 24 | Moderate |
| Nov | 20 | Moderate |
| Dec | 14 | Moderate |
Where is Turkestan?
Turkestan sits at 43.3°N, 68.3°E, 217 m above sea level, in Kazakhstan. The nearest listed city is Kentau, 32 km away.
Topography around Turkestan
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Turkestan.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Turkestan has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 24 m around an average of 214 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 141 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,961 m.
The land around Turkestan is covered by artificial surfaces (88%) within 3 km, grassland (57%) and cropland (23%) within 16 km, and grassland (83%) within 80 km.
Kazakhstan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 33% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $14,692
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 92%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.6
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 417
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Turkestan (43.2946°, 68.2569°, elevation 217 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).