Qo‘qon
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Qo‘qon month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Qo‘qon are typically March, April and October, with average daytime highs around 17–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 39°C), January the coldest (average low -3°C), and March the wettest (about 49 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.9 | -3.0 | 23 | 6.6 |
| February | 10.6 | -0.6 | 28 | 7.3 |
| March | 17.4 | 5.3 | 49 | 8.5 |
| April | 24.2 | 11.0 | 30 | 10.1 |
| May | 30.7 | 16.5 | 30 | 11.7 |
| June | 36.0 | 21.4 | 8 | 13.1 |
| July | 38.6 | 24.5 | 7 | 13.3 |
| August | 36.3 | 22.5 | 5 | 12.6 |
| September | 31.1 | 16.9 | 7 | 11.4 |
| October | 21.4 | 9.0 | 33 | 8.7 |
| November | 13.0 | 2.0 | 23 | 7.6 |
| December | 7.2 | -1.9 | 30 | 6.2 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1732
The present city began as a fort in 1732 on the site of another older fortress called Eski-Kurgan.
- Documented history · 1740
In 1740, it became the capital of an Uzbek kingdom, the Khanate of Kokand, which reached as far as Kyzylorda to the west and Bishkek to the northeast.
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01 · OverviewQo‘qon, in brief
Landscape and Climate
Qo‘qon, also known as Kokand, is a district-level city in the Fergana Region of eastern Uzbekistan. Situated at the southwestern edge of the Fergana Valley at latitude 40.52861 and longitude 70.9425, the settlement is home to a population of approximately 259,700 people within the Asia/Tashkent timezone.
Positioned at the crossroads of two primary ancient trade routes into the Fergana Valley—one leading northwest over the mountains toward Tashkent and the other running west through Khujand—the city functions as the main transportation hub of the valley. Owing to its geographic setting, the locality is frequently nicknamed the "City of Winds."
The surrounding terrain features the natural contours of the Fergana Valley's edges, where ancient irrigation practices date back centuries. Archaeological excavations at sites such as Muyi Mubarak and Tepakurgan reveal long-standing settlement layers reaching down to five meters, indicating an environment historically shaped by early agricultural development and strategic passage through mountain routes. The local topography supports a landscape that transitions from valley floor oasis to mountain approaches, anchoring the urban center within a historic basin.
Administrative and geographic records place the city at a regional crossroads where multiple languages, including Uzbek, Russian, and Tajik, reflect the cultural confluence of the valley. Official municipal operations and statistical tracking adhere to regional frameworks established across Uzbekistan, linking the urban hub directly to broader communication corridors extending toward Tashkent, Andijan, and Fergana.
Frequently Asked Questions about Qo‘qon
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01 · Q&AWhere is Qo‘qon located and what are its coordinates?
Qo‘qon is situated in Uzbekistan at geographic coordinates 40.5286, 70.9425, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Qo‘qon?
Qo‘qon has a recorded population of approximately 259,700 and observes the Asia/Tashkent time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Qo‘qon?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Qo‘qon include UZ, Russian, TG, with UZS used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Qo‘qon?
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