Khiva weather in December
In December, Khiva sees average daytime highs of 4°C and overnight lows near -4°C, with 8 mm of precipitation across 1.9 wet days and about 9.1 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 5°C in the first days to 3°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 12 min at the start of December to 9 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Khiva's 10th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Khiva's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 4°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- -4°
- 2nd coldest
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- 1.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 hours
- 8:24 AM – 5:25 PM
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.8 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Khiva is city in Uzbekistan.
- Founded
- ~501 BCE
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 5°C in the first days to 3°C by the end.
A typical December day in Khiva reaches about 4°C in the afternoon and slips back to -4°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -2°C and 10°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 7°C cooler than November and about 1°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Avg low (°C) | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | -3 |
| 2 | 5 | -3 |
| 3 | 5 | -3 |
| 4 | 5 | -3 |
| 5 | 5 | -3 |
| 6 | 5 | -3 |
| 7 | 5 | -4 |
| 8 | 4 | -4 |
| 9 | 4 | -4 |
| 10 | 4 | -4 |
| 11 | 4 | -4 |
| 12 | 4 | -4 |
| 13 | 4 | -4 |
| 14 | 4 | -4 |
| 15 | 4 | -4 |
| 16 | 4 | -4 |
| 17 | 4 | -4 |
| 18 | 4 | -4 |
| 19 | 4 | -4 |
| 20 | 4 | -4 |
| 21 | 3 | -4 |
| 22 | 3 | -4 |
| 23 | 3 | -4 |
| 24 | 3 | -4 |
| 25 | 3 | -4 |
| 26 | 3 | -4 |
| 27 | 3 | -4 |
| 28 | 3 | -4 |
| 29 | 3 | -4 |
| 30 | 3 | -4 |
| 31 | 3 | -4 |
How December really feels in Khiva
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Khiva weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-warmest and 7th-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° / -5° | 9 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 6° / -4° | 11 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 10.3 | 0.6 |
| Mar | 14° / 2° | 17 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 11.7 | 4.6 |
| Apr | 22° / 10° | 15 | 3.2 | 0 | 13.1 | 7.8 |
| May | 29° / 16° | 11 | 2.6 | 0 | 14.3 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 34° / 21° | 4 | 1.2 | 0 | 14.9 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 36° / 23° | 1 | 0.4 | 0 | 14.7 | 2.6 |
| Aug | 34° / 20° | 1 | 0.2 | 0 | 13.7 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 28° / 14° | 2 | 0.4 | 0 | 12.3 | 8.0 |
| Oct | 20° / 7° | 5 | 1.6 | 0 | 10.9 | 8.1 |
| Nov | 10° / 0° | 9 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 9.7 | 3.0 |
| Dec | 4° / -4° | 8 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 9.1 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 47%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Cloudier (%) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 44 |
| 2 | 56 | 44 |
| 3 | 56 | 44 |
| 4 | 56 | 44 |
| 5 | 56 | 44 |
| 6 | 55 | 45 |
| 7 | 55 | 45 |
| 8 | 56 | 44 |
| 9 | 56 | 44 |
| 10 | 55 | 45 |
| 11 | 55 | 45 |
| 12 | 55 | 45 |
| 13 | 54 | 46 |
| 14 | 53 | 47 |
| 15 | 53 | 47 |
| 16 | 53 | 47 |
| 17 | 53 | 47 |
| 18 | 53 | 47 |
| 19 | 52 | 48 |
| 20 | 52 | 48 |
| 21 | 52 | 48 |
| 22 | 51 | 49 |
| 23 | 51 | 49 |
| 24 | 51 | 49 |
| 25 | 51 | 49 |
| 26 | 51 | 49 |
| 27 | 51 | 49 |
| 28 | 49 | 51 |
| 29 | 50 | 50 |
| 30 | 50 | 50 |
| 31 | 50 | 50 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Khiva gets around 8 mm of rain and snow over 1.9 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 6% and peaks near 8% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Snow chance (%) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 2 | 8 | 2 |
| 3 | 8 | 3 |
| 4 | 7 | 3 |
| 5 | 7 | 3 |
| 6 | 7 | 3 |
| 7 | 7 | 3 |
| 8 | 6 | 3 |
| 9 | 6 | 3 |
| 10 | 6 | 3 |
| 11 | 6 | 3 |
| 12 | 5 | 3 |
| 13 | 5 | 3 |
| 14 | 5 | 3 |
| 15 | 5 | 3 |
| 16 | 5 | 3 |
| 17 | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | 5 | 2 |
| 21 | 6 | 3 |
| 22 | 6 | 3 |
| 23 | 6 | 3 |
| 24 | 6 | 3 |
| 25 | 7 | 3 |
| 26 | 7 | 3 |
| 27 | 7 | 4 |
| 28 | 8 | 4 |
| 29 | 8 | 4 |
| 30 | 8 | 5 |
| 31 | 8 | 5 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 12 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 12 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 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | 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 | 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 | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 12 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | light breeze |
| 6 | 12 | light breeze |
| 7 | 12 | light breeze |
| 8 | 12 | light breeze |
| 9 | 12 | light breeze |
| 10 | 12 | light breeze |
| 11 | 12 | light breeze |
| 12 | 12 | light breeze |
| 13 | 12 | light breeze |
| 14 | 12 | light breeze |
| 15 | 12 | light breeze |
| 16 | 12 | light breeze |
| 17 | 12 | light breeze |
| 18 | 12 | light breeze |
| 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 | 12 | light breeze |
| 26 | 12 | light breeze |
| 27 | 12 | light breeze |
| 28 | 12 | light breeze |
| 29 | 12 | light breeze |
| 30 | 12 | light breeze |
| 31 | 12 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 12 min at the start of December to 9 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 8:11 AM to 8:30 AM, and sunset from 5:25 PM to 5:33 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 8:11 | 8:12 | 8:13 | 8:14 | 8:15 | 8:16 | 8:17 | 8:18 | 8:19 | 8:20 | 8:20 | 8:21 | 8:22 | 8:23 | 8:23 | 8:24 | 8:25 | 8:25 | 8:26 | 8:26 | 8:27 | 8:27 | 8:28 | 8:28 | 8:29 | 8:29 | 8:29 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.2 | 8:11 | 5:25 |
| 2 | 9.2 | 8:12 | 5:25 |
| 3 | 9.2 | 8:13 | 5:25 |
| 4 | 9.2 | 8:14 | 5:25 |
| 5 | 9.2 | 8:15 | 5:24 |
| 6 | 9.1 | 8:16 | 5:24 |
| 7 | 9.1 | 8:17 | 5:24 |
| 8 | 9.1 | 8:18 | 5:24 |
| 9 | 9.1 | 8:19 | 5:24 |
| 10 | 9.1 | 8:20 | 5:24 |
| 11 | 9.1 | 8:20 | 5:24 |
| 12 | 9.1 | 8:21 | 5:25 |
| 13 | 9.0 | 8:22 | 5:25 |
| 14 | 9.0 | 8:23 | 5:25 |
| 15 | 9.0 | 8:23 | 5:25 |
| 16 | 9.0 | 8:24 | 5:25 |
| 17 | 9.0 | 8:25 | 5:26 |
| 18 | 9.0 | 8:25 | 5:26 |
| 19 | 9.0 | 8:26 | 5:26 |
| 20 | 9.0 | 8:26 | 5:27 |
| 21 | 9.0 | 8:27 | 5:27 |
| 22 | 9.0 | 8:27 | 5:28 |
| 23 | 9.0 | 8:28 | 5:28 |
| 24 | 9.0 | 8:28 | 5:29 |
| 25 | 9.0 | 8:29 | 5:29 |
| 26 | 9.0 | 8:29 | 5:30 |
| 27 | 9.0 | 8:29 | 5:30 |
| 28 | 9.0 | 8:30 | 5:31 |
| 29 | 9.0 | 8:30 | 5:32 |
| 30 | 9.0 | 8:30 | 5:32 |
| 31 | 9.0 | 8:30 | 5:33 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 1.8 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.8 kWh/m² to a high of 7.39 kWh/m² in July across the year — December's 1.8 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.8 | Dim |
Hazard calendar for Khiva
None of Khiva's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Khiva sees seasonal dust haze (April–May), heaviest in May.
Is December a good time to visit Khiva?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Khiva.
What to pack for Khiva in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Khiva sees daytime highs around 4°C and nights near -4°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat.
UV index in Khiva in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Khiva peaks around June 18 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 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) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Khiva in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Khiva is worst in March — around 60 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.1× the cleanest month (January, 29 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) | 29 | 41 | 60 | 55 | 47 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 51 | 45 | 47 | 34 |
| Level | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Moderate |
| Feb | 41 | Poor |
| Mar | 60 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 55 | Poor |
| May | 47 | Poor |
| Jun | 39 | Poor |
| Jul | 39 | Poor |
| Aug | 40 | Poor |
| Sep | 51 | Poor |
| Oct | 45 | Poor |
| Nov | 47 | Poor |
| Dec | 34 | Moderate |
Where is Khiva?
Khiva sits at 41.4°N, 60.4°E, 98 m above sea level, in Uzbekistan. The nearest listed city is Qo’shko’pir, 16 km away.
Topography around Khiva
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Khiva.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Khiva has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 16 m around an average of 95 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 37 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 330 m.
The land around Khiva is covered by artificial surfaces (57%) and cropland (35%) within 3 km, cropland (49%) and bare terrain (27%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (59%) and cropland (31%) within 80 km.
Uzbekistan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / E / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,968
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 82%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.4
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 11.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 439
- 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 Khiva (41.3856°, 60.3641°, elevation 98 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).