Temperature Records: Bishkek's Hottest August 15 Was in 2012

Bishkek experienced its hottest August 15 on record in 2012, when temperatures soared to a scorching 37.2 degrees Celsius. This record stands in stark contrast to the coldest August 15 recorded in 1999, when the mercury dipped to a chilly 9 degrees Celsius.

These historical weather data, compiled by the "Weather and Climate" resource, track daily temperature extremes for the Kyrgyz capital. The monitoring of Bishkek's weather spans from 1936 to 2024 for daily records and extends back to 1898 for weather anomalies.

The average monthly temperature for August in Bishkek hovers around 24.2 degrees Celsius. However, the month of August 2024 proved to be exceptionally warm, registering an average monthly temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius. This makes it the hottest August in the city's recorded history, surpassing the previous record set in 1898, which had an average temperature of 20.2 degrees Celsius.

Looking ahead, forecasters predict clear skies for August 15 in Bishkek, with daytime temperatures expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius and nighttime temperatures around 22 degrees Celsius.