April this year is expected to be warm, but with precipitation, thunderstorms, fog, and even hail across the country. The month will also feature variable cloud cover, as reported by the Tajik Hydrometeorology Center (Hydromet).
Khatlon province and the flatland districts subordinate to the center
The average monthly temperature is expected to be within the normal range, with some areas 1-2 degrees above the climatic norm. In the flatland areas, the temperature will range from 15°C to 21°C, and in the foothill areas, it will range from 12°C to 15°C.
Throughout the month, the temperature will fluctuate in the valleys. At night, temperatures will range from 6°C to 11°C, rising to 13°C to 18°C. During the day, temperatures will range from 20°C to 25°C, reaching 30°C to 35°C in some areas.
In the foothill regions, nighttime temperatures will range from 3°C to 8°C, rising to 7°C to 12°C, and daytime temperatures will range from 19°C to 24°C, reaching 24°C to 29°C.
On some days, temperatures will decrease, with nighttime temperatures in the valleys falling to 2°C to 7°C, and daytime temperatures between 9°C and 14°C. In the foothill areas, nighttime temperatures will be between 0°C and 5°C, while daytime temperatures will range from 6°C to 11°C.
Precipitation is expected to be within the normal range, with some areas experiencing more rainfall than usual. Expect intermittent showers, thunderstorms, hail, and variable cloud cover. Westerly winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s, and dust may appear in certain areas.
Sughd province
In Sughd, temperatures are also expected to be within the normal range, with some areas 1°C above the climatic norm. In the valleys, the temperature will range from 16°C to 17°C, and in the mountainous areas, it will range from 4°C to 9°C.
Throughout the month, temperatures in the flatland areas will fluctuate. At night, temperatures will range from 3°C to 8°C, rising to 11°C to 16°C, while during the day, temperatures will range from 17°C to 22°C, rising to 26°C to 31°C.
In the mountainous regions, temperatures at night will range from -2°C to +3°C, while daytime temperatures will range from 8°C to 13°C, reaching 17°C to 22°C.
On some days, temperatures will drop, and in the valleys, nighttime temperatures will fall to 0°C to 5°C, with daytime temperatures ranging from 6°C to 11°C. In the mountains, nighttime temperatures will range from 0°C to 5°C, with daytime temperatures ranging from 3°C to 8°C.
Precipitation in the region is expected to be less than usual, with some areas experiencing more rainfall than normal. Variable cloud cover, rain, thunderstorms, fog, and hail are expected. In some areas, wind speeds may increase to 17-22 m/s.
Mountainous areas of districts subordinate to the center and western part of GBAO
The average monthly temperature in the mountainous areas of districts subordinate to the center and the western part of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) is expected to be within the normal range, with some areas 1°C above the climatic norm, and will range from 6°C to 13°C.
Throughout the month, temperatures will fluctuate. At night, temperatures will range from 1°C to 6°C, rising to 4°C to 9°C, and during the day, temperatures will range from 11°C to 16°C, reaching 20°C to 25°C. On some days, temperatures will drop, with nighttime temperatures falling to -2°C to +3°C, and daytime temperatures dropping to 4°C to 9°C.
Precipitation in this region is expected to be within the normal range, with some areas receiving more rainfall than usual. Expect intermittent showers, thunderstorms, fog, and hail, with winds strengthening to 17-22 m/s in some areas.
Eastern part of GBAO
In the eastern part of GBAO, temperatures will rise by up to 1°C, reaching between -5°C and +2°C. The temperatures will be unstable throughout the month. At night, temperatures will range from -6°C to -11°C, rising to +1°C to +4°C. During the day, temperatures will range from 4°C to 9°C, reaching 8°C to 13°C.
On some days, temperatures will drop significantly. At night, temperatures will fall to -13°C to -18°C, and during the day, temperatures will range from -1°C to +4°C.
Precipitation will mostly consist of snow and rain, with winds in some areas strengthening to 10-15 m/s. Expect variable cloud cover and some periods of fog.
