State wildlife sanctuary "Omonkuton"

Omonqoʻton reserve — a nature zone located in Samarkand region.

Climate

The climate of Omonqoʻton is sharply continental. The average temperature of the air in July is 24.5 °C, and the maximum temperature in summer reaches +35 °C. Autumn is dry, with little rain and fog. The air temperature drops to 10‑17 °C, and early night frosts are observed in October. A true snowy winter is observed in this area, with air temperature falling from −5 °C to 10‑15 °C. Night frosts and strong winds occur. The annual precipitation amount is around 600‑700 mm, which makes it possible to develop ecotourism in all four seasons. The Omonqoʻton River, considered the main watercourse of Omonqoʻton, begins on the northern slope of the Chaqalikalon mountain (1200 m) and separates this mountain from the Qoratepa mountain. The river flows from the south‑west to the north‑east, with a length of 13 km. The total area of the basin is 24.31 km². The river’s width is 3‑4 m, its widest point is 6‑8 m, and its narrowest point is 1‑2 m. The riverbed is mainly covered with pebbles and gravel. The river water is fed by snow, rain, and spring waters. Floods occur in spring. The average water flow is 0.46 m³ per second. 60 % of the flow occurs in the spring months.