AKOM forecasts temperature drop for Istanbul starting Friday

Istanbul residents can anticipate a welcome shift in weather as temperatures are set to decline starting Friday, August 28th. Following a week where temperatures hovered 1-3 degrees Celsius above seasonal norms, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) predicts a cooler pattern will take hold.

Currently, on Thursday, August 25th, the city is experiencing daytime highs around 32 degrees Celsius, with evenings cooling to 25 degrees and nights dropping to 22 degrees. However, by Friday, temperatures are expected to decrease to a range of 21 to 29 degrees Celsius, accompanied by partly cloudy skies. This marks a noticeable drop from the week's peak temperatures.

The weekend forecast suggests temperatures will remain below 30 degrees Celsius. Saturday, August 29th, is expected to see highs between 20 and 28 degrees, while Sunday, August 30th, will range from 21 to 30 degrees, with partly cloudy conditions. AKOM anticipates temperatures will settle between 27-29 degrees Celsius for the remainder of the week, with the possibility of brief, localized showers.

In addition to the cooler temperatures, Istanbul should brace for strong northeasterly winds. Today, winds are expected to reach speeds of 30-60 kilometers per hour. Humidity levels are forecast to be between 45-85%, with sea surface temperatures around 24 degrees Celsius. No significant rainfall is predicted for the week.