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B.1.2. Temperature Distribution in Türkiye

When the average temperature distribution of Türkiye according to 1991-2020 climate normals
is analyzed, it is seen that the highest average temperature is in the Southeastern Anatolia Regi-
on (17.4 °C) and the lowest average temperature is in the Central Anatolia Region (11.2 °C) (Map
9). When the temperature changes between 1970 and 2023 are analyzed, it is seen that there
has been an increase in temperature since 2007, except for 2011 (Graph 18). The hottest year in
Türkiye was 2010 with 15.5°C. The average temperature, which was 13.2°C between 1971-2000,
increased to 13.9°C between 1991-2020 (TSMS, 2024).

Map 9 Areal Distribution of Average Temperatures in Türkiye (1991-2020) (TSMS, 2024)

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Graph 18 Graph of Annual Values of Average Temperatures in Türkiye (TSMS, 2024)
Annual Values of Average Temperatures in Türkiye
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Trend: (y=0.04x-68.41)
B.1.3. Temperature Measurement Results in Türkiye

The General Directorate of Meteorology carries out monthly, seasonal and annual climate moni-
toring studies and shares these studies with the national and international public.

When the temperature changes between 1970 and 2023 are analyzed, there has been an increase

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