Stretching the pulse of summer further,
July gifts
Dushanbe with its highest temperatures of the year, hitting a maximum of 35.8°C (96.4°F) and a minimum of 17.9°C (64.2°F). A striking climatic feature of July is the decrease in rainfall to its minimum point of the year. Keeping stride with the summer rhythm, the city's daylight hours are the longest and the sunshine hours are at peak. The receding humidity makes the conditions more arid and intensifies the heat, marking the zenith of the summer season.
Temperature
The warmest period in Dushanbe,
Tajikistan, tends to be July, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 35.8°C (96.4°F) and a low of 17.9°C (64.2°F).
Heat index
For most parts of July, the heat index is appraised at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Take more caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may occur. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Youngsters frequently overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is an advanced sign of dehydration - thereby highlighting the importance of keeping hydrated, particularly during long physical activities.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.
Humidity
July is the least humid month in Dushanbe, with an average relative humidity of 41%.
Rainfall
In Dushanbe, in July, it is raining for 0.7 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation. In Dushanbe, Tajikistan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 68.8 days and collects up to 568mm (22.36") of precipitation.
Daylight
In Dushanbe, the average length of the day in July is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset at 19:53. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 19:36 +05.
Sunshine
With an average of 11.4h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.
UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Dushanbe are
June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 11. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 11 in July converts into the following recommendations:
Execute every important safeguard, as unprotected skin and eyes could burn within moments. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more should be applied liberally every two hours and directly after outdoor activities or swimming.