Turkey records hottest year in 2024 and driest since 1964 in 2025

According to analysis from the Turkish General Directorate of Meteorology (MGM), 2024 was the hottest year on record for Turkey, with an average temperature of 15.6 degrees Celsius. Conversely, 2025 has been identified as the driest year in the country since 1964, with annual precipitation falling 27.6% below normal levels. In some parts of Southeast Anatolia, the rainfall deficit exceeded 60%.

On a global scale, the period between 2016 and 2025 represents the warmest ten-year span ever recorded. Data from international organizations such as Copernicus/ECMWF and NOAA indicate that 2024 was the hottest year globally, with an average temperature of 15.1 degrees Celsius. Additionally, global ocean heat content reached record highs in 2025. The reports emphasize that these trends align with broader climate change patterns, noting that all eleven years from 2015 to 2025 rank among the warmest years on record.