# Climate extremes and temperature records in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/climate-extremes-and-temperature-records-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-10-14T10:09:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Turkey has experienced significant temperature and precipitation anomalies. Data from the Turkish General Directorate of Meteorology (MGM) indicates that 2024 was the hottest year on record for the country, followed by 2025, which was identified as the driest year since 1964. During 2025, annual precipitation fell 27.6% below normal levels, with rainfall deficits exceeding 60% in parts of Southeast Anatolia.

In September 2026, the country recorded its 13th warmest September in 56 years, with an average temperature of 21.5 degrees Celsius. This figure was 0.6 degrees above the 1991-2020 seasonal norm. Extreme heat was reported across all seven geographical regions, including temperature peaks of 42.4 degrees Celsius in Cizre and 39.4 degrees Celsius in Kaş.

## Claims

- The September 2026 average temperature in Turkey was 21.5 degrees Celsius. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- September 2026 was the 13th warmest September in the last 56 years in Turkey. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The average temperature was 0.6 degrees Celsius above the 1991-2020 seasonal norm. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The highest temperature recorded in Turkey during September was 42.4 degrees Celsius in Cizre. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The lowest temperature recorded was -1.6 degrees Celsius in Ardahan. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A new September temperature record of 36.1 degrees Celsius was set in Çanakkale. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A new September temperature record of 39.4 degrees Celsius was set in Kaş, Antalya. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Average temperatures in all seven geographical regions of Turkey were above long-term averages. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Turkey records 13th warmest September in 56 years

Turkey's September 2026 was the 13th warmest in 56 years, with an average of 21.5°C, exceeding seasonal norms across all seven regions and setting new temperature records in Çanakkale and Kaş.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-records-13th-warmest-september-in-56-years

### 2026-09-27: Turkey records hottest year in 2024 and driest since 1964 in 2025

Turkey's MGM reports that 2024 was the country's hottest year on record, while 2025 has become the driest year since 1964, reflecting significant global warming and climate change trends.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-records-hottest-year-in-2024-and-driest-since-1964-in-2025

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Cite as: Climate extremes and temperature records in Turkey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/climate-extremes-and-temperature-records-in-turkey