Dry Weather Continues Through Uzbekistan

The level of PM2.5 particles reached 42.11 µg/m³, 1.2 times higher than the established limit. Photo: Advantour

Weather conditions across Uzbekistan on August 5, 2025 remain hot and dry, with no rain expected during the day. Winds are forecast at 7 to 12 metres per second, and daytime temperatures will range between 33°C and 38°C.

In Tashkent, dry weather also prevails, with lighter winds of 5 to 10 m/s and temperatures expected between 35°C and 37°C.

Mountainous areas will mostly stay dry as well, though isolated parts of the Fergana Valley’s highlands may experience brief rain showers or thunderstorms. Winds there are expected to reach 7 to 12 m/s, with gusts potentially increasing to 13–16 m/s. Daytime temperatures in these regions will vary from 23°C to 28°C.

Air Quality Alert

According to readings from automated air monitoring stations in Tashkent at 9:00 a.m., the concentration of PM10 fine particles stood at 126.18 µg/m³, well below the maximum allowable limit of 500 µg/m³.

However, the level of PM2.5 particles, which pose a greater health risk due to their ability to penetrate deep into the lungs, reached 42.11 µg/m³, 1.2 times higher than the established limit of 35 µg/m³.

Carbon monoxide (CO) levels, originating primarily from vehicle emissions and industrial activity, were recorded at 0.41 mg/m³, comfortably within the safety threshold of 5 mg/m³.

These pollution levels are assessed in accordance with SanPiN 0053-23, Uzbekistan’s air quality standards, which were updated on May 27, 2024 to include stricter limits on PM2.5 content.