Temperature Records: In what year was August 23 the hottest in Bishkek?

Bishkek experienced its highest temperature on record for August 23 in 2012, when the mercury climbed to a scorching 36.6 degrees Celsius. This data comes from the 'Weather and Climate' resource, which tracks meteorological records.

In stark contrast, the coldest August 23 in the capital's history was recorded in 1978, with temperatures dipping to a chilly 6.8 degrees Celsius. The 'Weather and Climate' resource compiles daily temperature data from 1936 to 2024 for Bishkek, with anomaly data extending back to 1898.

Looking at the entire month, August 2024 stands out as the hottest August on record for Bishkek, boasting an average monthly temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius. This surpasses the normal average monthly temperature for August, which is 24.2 degrees Celsius.

The coldest August overall was recorded in 1898, with an average temperature of 20.2 degrees Celsius. For the current date, August 23, forecasters predicted partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of rain. Daytime temperatures were expected to reach around 30 degrees Celsius, with nighttime temperatures dropping to approximately 20 degrees Celsius.