Minimums of +28.7°C in Tajikistan and +26.1°C in Kyrgyzstan: One of the Hottest Nights ever!
Marek Kučera 
On 7 July 2025, Central Asia experienced another scorching hot night, with widespread minimum temperatures ranging from 30°C to 35°C, intensifying heat stress across the region. This wave of oppressive heat has shattered longstanding nighttime temperature records, marking some of the hottest nights ever documented in Central Asia.
Among the most significant new records:
- Ganjina, Tajikistan recorded a minimum temperature of 28.7°C, setting a record hot night and ranking among the highest nighttime temperatures ever measured in the country. This extreme overnight heat poses serious risks to health and well-being, as temperatures rarely fall enough to provide relief.
- In neighboring Kyrgyzstan, Toktogul recorded a minimum temperature of 26.1°C, breaking its previous night temperature records. Such unusually warm nights disrupt natural cooling cycles and exacerbate the impacts of daytime heat.
These record-breaking tropical nights illustrate the growing intensity of heatwaves in Central Asia, driven by global climate change. Elevated nighttime temperatures can lead to increased energy demand, greater health risks such as heat exhaustion, and stress on vulnerable populations.
As Central Asia faces relentless heat, these extreme nighttime minimums highlight the urgent need for improved heat adaptation strategies, early warning systems, and public health measures to mitigate the dangers posed by rising temperatures during both day and night.
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