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Bishkek's Hottest April 18th Was in 1946

From 24.kg · (2d ago) Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Bishkek recorded its hottest April 18th in 1946 with a temperature of +34.7 degrees Celsius.
  • This record surpasses all previous April temperature highs since meteorological observations began.
  • The resource 'Weather and Climate' provides global weather data, determining daily temperature records from historical daily resolution data.

Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, experienced a significant temperature reading on April 18th, with historical data revealing that the warmest April 18th on record occurred in 1946. On that day, the mercury soared to +34.7 degrees Celsius, a figure that stands as the highest temperature ever recorded in April since meteorological observations commenced.

The resource 'Weather and Climate' is the source of this information, which meticulously tracks weather patterns across the globe. For Bishkek, daily temperature data has been compiled from 1936 to 2024, with anomaly data extending back to 1898. The average monthly temperature for April in the capital is typically +12.8 degrees Celsius. In recent history, April 2022 was the warmest month, with an average temperature of +17.2 degrees Celsius, while April 1955 was the coldest, averaging +8.6 degrees Celsius.

Looking ahead, forecasters predict clear skies for April 18th, with daytime temperatures expected to reach +15 degrees Celsius and nighttime temperatures around +7 degrees Celsius. This historical data provides a fascinating glimpse into the climatic variations experienced in Bishkek over the decades, highlighting the extreme heat recorded in the mid-20th century.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.