February Climate Analysis in Türkiye
Turkey across the February 2025 temperature data is of great importance in understanding climate change and meteorological changes. According to the data of the General Directorate of Meteorology, while the average temperature in the period 1991-2020 was 4,1 degrees, this year it was measured as only 2,4 degrees, 1,7 degrees below seasonal norms. This change reveals the effects of climate change and also highlights the climatic differences in various regions.
Temperature Distribution by Region
Marmara RegionIn , the average temperature values in February were around seasonal norms throughout the region. The lowest temperature was recorded in Bilecik with 8,8 degrees, and the highest temperature was recorded in Edirne with 19 degrees.
Aegean Region, is another area where temperatures fluctuate. While temperatures in the Izmir, Muğla and Akhisar areas remained below seasonal norms, they were measured around normal in other areas. The lowest temperature observed in the Aegean Region was recorded in Kütahya Tavşanlı with 12,4 degrees, while the highest temperature was recorded in Muğla Milas with 21,4 degrees.
Mediterranean RegionIn the region, temperatures were below seasonal norms in Denizli, Burdur, Antalya and Hatay, while they were around normal in other parts. The lowest temperature in this region was recorded in Kahramanmaraş Göksun with 18 degrees, and the highest temperature was recorded in Muğla Köyceğiz with 21,8 degrees.
Climate Conditions of Central Anatolia and the Black Sea Region
Central Anatolia RegionThe average temperature in February was measured as 1 degree below zero. The lowest temperature in this region was recorded in Kayseri Pınarbaşı with 23,3 degrees, and the highest temperature was recorded in Ankara Polatlı with 15,7 degrees. These data reveal the harsh winter conditions of Central Anatolia.
Blacksea RegionIn the region, temperatures were below seasonal norms in the areas of Akçakoca, Zonguldak, Kastamonu and Sinop, while they were measured around normal in other areas. The lowest temperature in this region was recorded in Bayburt with 22,1 degrees, while the highest temperature was recorded in Sinop with 18,2 degrees.
Climate Characteristics of Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia
Eastern Anatolia RegionIn the province, especially around Başkale, Tercan and Sarıkamış, temperatures remained below seasonal norms, while in other areas they were around normal. The lowest temperature was recorded in Horasan at 32,6 degrees below zero, while the highest temperature was recorded in Ergani at 15,6 degrees.
Southeastern Anatolia RegionIn the region, the average temperature last month was measured as 4,7 degrees and was around seasonal norms in the entire region. The lowest temperature in this region was recorded in Diyarbakır with 9,9 degrees, and the highest temperature was recorded in Ceylanpınar with 20,9 degrees.
Climate Change and Future Projections
February 2025 was recorded as the 54th warmest February in the last 39 years. This shows that the effects of climate change are becoming more apparent every day. The increase in temperatures can have important consequences in many areas such as agriculture, water resources and energy consumption.
Temperature differences, especially in different regions of Türkiye, reveal the need to develop local climate policies. In the fight against climate change, the measures to be taken by local governments and individuals are of critical importance in reducing future negative impacts.
Conclusion and Evaluation
Climate data across Turkey helps us better understand the effects of climate change in the country. Temperature values in each region and their comparison to normal are of great importance in terms of developing climate policies and raising public awareness. Therefore, following climate data and taking the necessary precautions is a situation that requires responsibility at both individual and social levels.
