Bekibent Weather Records (TX000038756)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Bekibent (TX000038756), Turkmenistan, with 40 years of record.
Key Facts for Bekibent
- Bekibent (TX000038756) is a weather station in Turkmenistan at 38.62 latitude and 55.18 longitude, 206 m (676 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1959 to 1998, 40 years of record.
- 1,450 records set at Bekibent still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Bekibent set a daily record precipitation of 30.0 mm (1.2 in) on 2 April 1995.
About the Station
- Location: Turkmenistan, 38.62 latitude, 55.18 longitude.
- Elevation: 206 m (676 ft).
- Period of record: 1959 to 1998, 40 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.0 C (75.2 F) | -12.5 C (9.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 27.0 C (80.6 F) | -12.5 C (9.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 29.8 C (85.6 F) | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 37.0 C (98.6 F) | -0.2 C (31.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 41.0 C (105.8 F) | 3.0 C (37.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 42.0 C (107.6 F) | 12.0 C (53.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 45.0 C (113.0 F) | 11.0 C (51.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 43.0 C (109.4 F) | 12.0 C (53.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 42.0 C (107.6 F) | 5.3 C (41.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 35.4 C (95.7 F) | -10.4 C (13.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 31.0 C (87.8 F) | -3.0 C (26.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 25.8 C (78.4 F) | -8.0 C (17.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,450 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 25 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 33 |
| 1976 | 86 |
| 1977 | 125 |
| 1978 | 95 |
| 1979 | 128 |
| 1980 | 56 |
| 1981 | 72 |
| 1982 | 32 |
| 1983 | 32 |
| 1984 | 37 |
| 1985 | 51 |
| 1986 | 42 |
| 1987 | 73 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 102 |
| 1991 | 54 |
| 1992 | 48 |
| 1993 | 57 |
| 1994 | 84 |
| 1995 | 73 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 54 |
| 1998 | 6 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-11-08 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 89.9 mm (3.5 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Nov: 89.9 mm (3.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) | 6 January 1994 |
| Feb | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 16 February 1974 |
| Mar | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | 21 March 1966 |
| Apr | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) | 25 April 1972 |
| May | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) | 4 May 1965 |
| Jun | 19.7 mm (0.8 in) | 18 June 1991 |
| Jul | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) | 6 July 1974 |
| Aug | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) | 17 August 1988 |
| Sep | 47.6 mm (1.9 in) | 4 September 1974 |
| Oct | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) | 30 October 1973 |
| Nov | 89.9 mm (3.5 in) | 8 November 1993 |
| Dec | 25.3 mm (1.0 in) | 16 December 1968 |
Period of Record Coverage
1960 to 1998| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3 | 1% | No |
| 1961 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 1973 | 28 | 8% | No |
| 1974 | 30 | 8% | No |
| 1975 | 53 | 15% | No |
| 1976 | 180 | 49% | No |
| 1977 | 190 | 52% | No |
| 1978 | 185 | 51% | No |
| 1979 | 210 | 58% | No |
| 1980 | 124 | 34% | No |
| 1981 | 132 | 36% | No |
| 1982 | 47 | 13% | No |
| 1983 | 71 | 19% | No |
| 1984 | 86 | 23% | No |
| 1985 | 107 | 29% | No |
| 1986 | 112 | 31% | No |
| 1987 | 121 | 33% | No |
| 1988 | 48 | 13% | No |
| 1989 | 57 | 16% | No |
| 1990 | 134 | 37% | No |
| 1991 | 107 | 29% | No |
| 1992 | 137 | 37% | No |
| 1993 | 133 | 36% | No |
| 1994 | 132 | 36% | No |
| 1995 | 116 | 32% | No |
| 1996 | 72 | 20% | No |
| 1997 | 85 | 23% | No |
| 1998 | 16 | 4% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 April 1995 | Bekibent, TM | daily rain | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 12.3 mm (0.5 in) | 6 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 November 1994 | Bekibent, TM | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) | 24 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 January 1994 | Bekibent, TM | monthly rain | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) | 1.7 mm (0.07 in) | 14 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 November 1993 | Bekibent, TM | all-time rain | 89.9 mm (3.5 in) | 42.3 mm (1.7 in) | 19 years | 68 of 100 (Major) |
| 3 November 1993 | Bekibent, TM | daily rain | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) | 24 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 March 1993 | Bekibent, TM | daily rain | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 16 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 January 1993 | Bekibent, TM | daily rain | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 3.7 mm (0.15 in) | 8 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 October 1992 | Bekibent, TM | daily rain | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 2.7 mm (0.11 in) | 10 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 June 1991 | Bekibent, TM | monthly rain | 19.7 mm (0.8 in) | 4.9 mm (0.19 in) | 2 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 May 1991 | Bekibent, TM | daily rain | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 18 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 April 1991 | Bekibent, TM | daily rain | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 26 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 April 1991 | Bekibent, TM | daily rain | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 20 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 March 1991 | Bekibent, TM | daily rain | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 10 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 March 1991 | Bekibent, TM | daily rain | 10.0 mm (0.4 in) | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 1 year | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 March 1991 | Bekibent, TM | daily rain | 12.9 mm (0.5 in) | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 21 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 February 1991 | Bekibent, TM | daily rain | 7.8 mm (0.31 in) | 2.2 mm (0.09 in) | 9 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 February 1991 | Bekibent, TM | daily rain | 5.5 mm (0.22 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 15 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 October 1990 | Bekibent, TM | daily rain | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) | 1.9 mm (0.07 in) | 20 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 October 1990 | Bekibent, TM | daily rain | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 4.4 mm (0.17 in) | 15 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 August 1990 | Bekibent, TM | daily rain | 17.2 mm (0.7 in) | 14.4 mm (0.6 in) | 16 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1959 to 1998| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 45.0 C (113.0 F) | 1980 | 40.2 C (104.4 F) | 28 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -12.5 C (9.5 F) | 1984 | -6.0 C (21.2 F) | 27 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 89.9 mm (3.5 in) | 1993 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 40 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) | 1972 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) | 35 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 122 days | 1975 | 59 days | 40 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | 8.9 C (48.0 F) |
| 1961 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | 39.0 C (102.2 F) |
| 1974 | 43.0 C (109.4 F) |
| 1975 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 1976 | 42.0 C (107.6 F) |
| 1977 | 43.0 C (109.4 F) |
| 1978 | 42.0 C (107.6 F) |
| 1979 | 42.0 C (107.6 F) |
| 1980 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1981 | 39.0 C (102.2 F) |
| 1982 | 40.5 C (104.9 F) |
| 1983 | 43.7 C (110.7 F) |
| 1984 | 35.9 C (96.6 F) |
| 1985 | 39.2 C (102.6 F) |
| 1986 | 41.9 C (107.4 F) |
| 1987 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1988 | 35.7 C (96.3 F) |
| 1989 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1990 | 39.9 C (103.8 F) |
| 1991 | 41.4 C (106.5 F) |
| 1992 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1993 | 36.5 C (97.7 F) |
| 1994 | 38.6 C (101.5 F) |
| 1995 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1996 | 41.0 C (105.8 F) |
| 1997 | 39.7 C (103.5 F) |
| 1998 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | 12.2 C (54.0 F) |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 1974 | -8.0 C (17.6 F) |
| 1975 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 1976 | -8.0 C (17.6 F) |
| 1977 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1978 | -7.0 C (19.4 F) |
| 1979 | -7.0 C (19.4 F) |
| 1980 | -2.0 C (28.4 F) |
| 1981 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 1982 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1983 | -7.1 C (19.2 F) |
| 1984 | -12.5 C (9.5 F) |
| 1985 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1986 | -2.4 C (27.7 F) |
| 1987 | -10.4 C (13.3 F) |
| 1988 | -5.1 C (22.8 F) |
| 1989 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 1990 | -6.8 C (19.8 F) |
| 1991 | -6.8 C (19.8 F) |
| 1992 | -4.3 C (24.3 F) |
| 1993 | -6.9 C (19.6 F) |
| 1994 | -6.0 C (21.2 F) |
| 1995 | -2.9 C (26.8 F) |
| 1996 | -12.5 C (9.5 F) |
| 1997 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1998 | -5.2 C (22.6 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 11.3 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1960 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1961 | 10.5 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1962 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1963 | 12.6 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1964 | 19.5 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1965 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1966 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1967 | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1968 | 31.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1969 | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1970 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1971 | 14.4 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1972 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1973 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1974 | 47.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1975 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1976 | 39.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1977 | 28.3 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1978 | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1979 | 27.6 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1980 | 24.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1981 | 23.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1982 | 16.1 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1983 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1984 | 18.6 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1985 | 19.7 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1986 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1987 | 36.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1988 | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1989 | 14.8 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1990 | 17.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1991 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1992 | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) |
| 1993 | 89.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1994 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1995 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1996 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1997 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1998 | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 11.8 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1960 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1961 | 15.4 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1962 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1963 | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1964 | 34.7 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1965 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1966 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1967 | 14.6 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1968 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1969 | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1970 | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1971 | 22.5 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1972 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1973 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1974 | 50.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1975 | 25.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1976 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1977 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1978 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1979 | 32.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1980 | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1981 | 38.7 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1982 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1983 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1984 | 22.7 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1985 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1986 | 22.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1987 | 42.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1988 | 31.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1989 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1990 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1991 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1992 | n/a |
| 1993 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1994 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1995 | n/a |
| 1996 | n/a |
| 1997 | n/a |
| 1998 | n/a |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 44 days |
| 1960 | 79 days |
| 1961 | 75 days |
| 1962 | 24 days |
| 1963 | 67 days |
| 1964 | 44 days |
| 1965 | 55 days |
| 1966 | 67 days |
| 1967 | 87 days |
| 1968 | 89 days |
| 1969 | 63 days |
| 1970 | 69 days |
| 1971 | 111 days |
| 1972 | 55 days |
| 1973 | 82 days |
| 1974 | 51 days |
| 1975 | 122 days |
| 1976 | 49 days |
| 1977 | 51 days |
| 1978 | 72 days |
| 1979 | 87 days |
| 1980 | 68 days |
| 1981 | 62 days |
| 1982 | 38 days |
| 1983 | 82 days |
| 1984 | 34 days |
| 1985 | 96 days |
| 1986 | 56 days |
| 1987 | 41 days |
| 1988 | 85 days |
| 1989 | 71 days |
| 1990 | 105 days |
| 1991 | 21 days |
| 1992 | 3 days |
| 1993 | 4 days |
| 1994 | 9 days |
| 1995 | 3 days |
| 1996 | 3 days |
| 1997 | 3 days |
| 1998 | 2 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).