Istiqlol weather in August
In August, Istiqlol sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 15 mm of rain across 4.2 wet days and about 13.6 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 28°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 87% of the time in August, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 12 min at the start of August to 13 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Istiqlol's 1st-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Istiqlol's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 15 mm
- 4.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 36 min
- 5:37 AM – 7:14 PM
- Cloud cover
- 17%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.79 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.5
- out of 10
Istiqlol is place in Sughd Region, Tajikistan.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Highs ease over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 28°C by the end.
A typical August day in Istiqlol reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 1°C cooler than July and about 5°C warmer than September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 19 |
| 2 | 31 | 19 |
| 3 | 31 | 19 |
| 4 | 31 | 19 |
| 5 | 31 | 19 |
| 6 | 31 | 19 |
| 7 | 31 | 19 |
| 8 | 31 | 19 |
| 9 | 30 | 19 |
| 10 | 30 | 19 |
| 11 | 30 | 19 |
| 12 | 30 | 19 |
| 13 | 30 | 19 |
| 14 | 30 | 18 |
| 15 | 30 | 18 |
| 16 | 30 | 18 |
| 17 | 30 | 18 |
| 18 | 30 | 18 |
| 19 | 30 | 18 |
| 20 | 29 | 18 |
| 21 | 29 | 18 |
| 22 | 29 | 18 |
| 23 | 29 | 17 |
| 24 | 29 | 17 |
| 25 | 29 | 17 |
| 26 | 29 | 17 |
| 27 | 29 | 17 |
| 28 | 28 | 17 |
| 29 | 28 | 17 |
| 30 | 28 | 16 |
| 31 | 28 | 16 |
How August really feels in Istiqlol
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
August sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Istiqlol weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 2nd-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3° / -3° | 37 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 5° / -2° | 51 | 9.2 | 6.1 | 10.4 | 0.2 |
| Mar | 11° / 4° | 71 | 12.4 | 3 | 11.7 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 18° / 9° | 91 | 14.5 | 0.8 | 13 | 5.2 |
| May | 24° / 14° | 86 | 15.5 | 0 | 14.2 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 29° / 18° | 50 | 11.4 | 0 | 14.8 | 5.7 |
| Jul | 31° / 19° | 24 | 6.1 | 0 | 14.6 | 5.4 |
| Aug | 30° / 18° | 15 | 4.2 | 0 | 13.6 | 6.5 |
| Sep | 25° / 14° | 13 | 3.1 | 0 | 12.3 | 8.6 |
| Oct | 18° / 8° | 30 | 6 | 0.5 | 10.9 | 6.5 |
| Nov | 10° / 3° | 47 | 8.3 | 2.5 | 9.7 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 5° / -1° | 44 | 8.7 | 5.8 | 9.2 | 0.1 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 87% of the time in August, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 9% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 5%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Cloudier (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96 | 4 |
| 2 | 96 | 4 |
| 3 | 96 | 4 |
| 4 | 95 | 5 |
| 5 | 95 | 5 |
| 6 | 96 | 4 |
| 7 | 96 | 4 |
| 8 | 96 | 4 |
| 9 | 96 | 4 |
| 10 | 96 | 4 |
| 11 | 96 | 4 |
| 12 | 96 | 4 |
| 13 | 96 | 4 |
| 14 | 96 | 4 |
| 15 | 95 | 5 |
| 16 | 95 | 5 |
| 17 | 95 | 5 |
| 18 | 95 | 5 |
| 19 | 95 | 5 |
| 20 | 95 | 5 |
| 21 | 95 | 5 |
| 22 | 95 | 5 |
| 23 | 95 | 5 |
| 24 | 96 | 4 |
| 25 | 96 | 4 |
| 26 | 95 | 5 |
| 27 | 95 | 5 |
| 28 | 95 | 5 |
| 29 | 95 | 5 |
| 30 | 95 | 5 |
| 31 | 95 | 5 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Istiqlol gets around 15 mm of rain over 4.2 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 13% and peaks near 17% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 16 |
| 5 | 16 |
| 6 | 16 |
| 7 | 15 |
| 8 | 15 |
| 9 | 14 |
| 10 | 14 |
| 11 | 14 |
| 12 | 14 |
| 13 | 13 |
| 14 | 13 |
| 15 | 13 |
| 16 | 13 |
| 17 | 13 |
| 18 | 13 |
| 19 | 13 |
| 20 | 13 |
| 21 | 13 |
| 22 | 12 |
| 23 | 12 |
| 24 | 12 |
| 25 | 12 |
| 26 | 12 |
| 27 | 11 |
| 28 | 11 |
| 29 | 11 |
| 30 | 10 |
| 31 | 10 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the dry band about 80% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 83 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 |
| Comfortable (%) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71 | 27 | 2 |
| 2 | 71 | 27 | 2 |
| 3 | 71 | 27 | 2 |
| 4 | 71 | 27 | 2 |
| 5 | 71 | 27 | 2 |
| 6 | 71 | 27 | 2 |
| 7 | 71 | 27 | 2 |
| 8 | 72 | 26 | 2 |
| 9 | 72 | 26 | 2 |
| 10 | 73 | 25 | 2 |
| 11 | 74 | 24 | 2 |
| 12 | 76 | 23 | 1 |
| 13 | 76 | 23 | 1 |
| 14 | 77 | 22 | 1 |
| 15 | 78 | 21 | 1 |
| 16 | 79 | 20 | 1 |
| 17 | 80 | 19 | 1 |
| 18 | 81 | 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 83 | 16 | 1 |
| 20 | 85 | 15 | 0 |
| 21 | 86 | 14 | 0 |
| 22 | 87 | 13 | 0 |
| 23 | 87 | 13 | 0 |
| 24 | 88 | 12 | 0 |
| 25 | 89 | 11 | 0 |
| 26 | 90 | 10 | 0 |
| 27 | 91 | 9 | 0 |
| 28 | 91 | 9 | 0 |
| 29 | 92 | 8 | 0 |
| 30 | 92 | 8 | 0 |
| 31 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
Wind in August
Winds average 7 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 14 h 12 min at the start of August to 13 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 72 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:22 AM to 5:52 AM, and sunset from 7:33 PM to 6:51 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:52 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:33 | 7:32 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:56 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:51 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.2 | 5:22 | 7:33 |
| 2 | 14.1 | 5:23 | 7:32 |
| 3 | 14.1 | 5:24 | 7:31 |
| 4 | 14.1 | 5:25 | 7:30 |
| 5 | 14.0 | 5:26 | 7:29 |
| 6 | 14.0 | 5:27 | 7:27 |
| 7 | 14.0 | 5:28 | 7:26 |
| 8 | 13.9 | 5:29 | 7:25 |
| 9 | 13.9 | 5:30 | 7:24 |
| 10 | 13.9 | 5:31 | 7:22 |
| 11 | 13.8 | 5:32 | 7:21 |
| 12 | 13.8 | 5:33 | 7:20 |
| 13 | 13.7 | 5:34 | 7:18 |
| 14 | 13.7 | 5:35 | 7:17 |
| 15 | 13.7 | 5:36 | 7:16 |
| 16 | 13.6 | 5:37 | 7:14 |
| 17 | 13.6 | 5:38 | 7:13 |
| 18 | 13.5 | 5:39 | 7:11 |
| 19 | 13.5 | 5:40 | 7:10 |
| 20 | 13.5 | 5:41 | 7:08 |
| 21 | 13.4 | 5:42 | 7:07 |
| 22 | 13.4 | 5:43 | 7:05 |
| 23 | 13.3 | 5:44 | 7:04 |
| 24 | 13.3 | 5:45 | 7:02 |
| 25 | 13.3 | 5:46 | 7:01 |
| 26 | 13.2 | 5:47 | 6:59 |
| 27 | 13.2 | 5:48 | 6:58 |
| 28 | 13.1 | 5:49 | 6:56 |
| 29 | 13.1 | 5:50 | 6:54 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 5:51 | 6:53 |
| 31 | 13.0 | 5:52 | 6:51 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 6.79 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.97 kWh/m² to a high of 7.52 kWh/m² in July across the year — August's 6.79 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| 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 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.3 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Istiqlol
None of Istiqlol's seasonal hazards are active in August. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Istiqlol's rainy season runs February–June, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Istiqlol?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit Istiqlol for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Istiqlol in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Istiqlol sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 18°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
UV index in Istiqlol in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Istiqlol peaks around May 23 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 11 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Istiqlol in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Istiqlol is worst in May — around 37 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 1.9× the cleanest month (December, 19 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) | 20 | 22 | 30 | 35 | 37 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 19 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | Moderate |
| Feb | 22 | Moderate |
| Mar | 30 | Moderate |
| Apr | 35 | Poor |
| May | 37 | Poor |
| Jun | 33 | Moderate |
| Jul | 29 | Moderate |
| Aug | 26 | Moderate |
| Sep | 30 | Moderate |
| Oct | 31 | Moderate |
| Nov | 25 | Moderate |
| Dec | 19 | Moderate |
Where is Istiqlol?
Istiqlol sits at 40.6°N, 69.6°E, 1,196 m above sea level, in Tajikistan. The nearest listed city is Olmaliq, 31 km away.
Topography around Istiqlol
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Istiqlol.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Istiqlol has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 482 m around an average of 1,230 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,524 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,477 m.
The land around Istiqlol is covered by grassland (81%) within 3 km, grassland (90%) within 16 km, and grassland (44%) and cropland (34%) within 80 km.
Tajikistan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F / I
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 28% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,637
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 65%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.9
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 15.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 409
- 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 Istiqlol (40.5702°, 69.6418°, elevation 1,196 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).