Meteorology announces July 6, 2026 weather report: How will the weather be today?
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Turkey's General Directorate of Meteorology forecasts scattered clouds with potential showers and thunderstorms in southern, inland, and eastern regions on July 6, 2026.
- Heavy rainfall is expected in specific areas of Samsun, Ordu, Giresun, Rize, Artvin, Erzurum, Kars, and Ardahan, with warnings issued for these locations.
- Temperatures will remain around seasonal norms nationwide, while winds will generally be light, becoming strong in parts of Marmara and the North Aegean coast in the afternoon.
Turkey's General Directorate of Meteorology (MGM) has issued a weather report for July 6, 2026, predicting a mixed weather pattern across the country. Southern, inland, and eastern parts of Turkey are expected to experience partly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Specific regions are under a heavy rainfall warning. The eastern districts of Samsun, along with Ordu and Giresun, may see intense precipitation in the morning. In the afternoon, Rize, Artvin, Erzurum, Kars, and Ardahan are forecast to receive locally heavy rainfall. The MGM advises caution in these areas due to the potential for severe weather.
Temperatures are expected to hover around seasonal averages throughout Turkey. However, wind conditions will vary. Generally light winds will blow from the north or southeast. In the afternoon, stronger winds, ranging from 30 to 50 km/h, are anticipated along the southwestern Marmara coast and the North Aegean shores, blowing from the north.
Regional forecasts indicate that the Marmara region will be partly cloudy with some clouds. The Aegean region will see partly cloudy skies, with inland areas potentially becoming very cloudy and experiencing showers in the afternoon, particularly around Muฤla and Afyonkarahisar. The Mediterranean region's inland and eastern parts are also forecast for showers and thunderstorms, with locally heavy rain possible in the Taurus Mountains area of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.