What is the climate like in the Karakum Desert during summer?

The Karakum Desert experiences a strongly continental climate characterized by long, hot, and dry summers.21

During the summer months, temperatures are consistently high. In July, average temperatures range from 79 to 82 °F (26 to 28 °C) in the north and along the Caspian Sea, while the central part of the desert sees averages between 86 and 93 °F (30 to 34 °C). Daytime temperatures during the summer rarely fall below 95 °F (35 °C), and in the southeastern region, absolute maximum temperatures can reach as high as 122 °F (50 °C) in the shade.21