Rainy days in Türkiye fall to 86 as rainfall hits lowest level in 52 yearsANKARATürkiye recorded a sharp decline in both the number of rainy days and overall precipitation in 2025, with nationwide data showing just 86 days of rainfall and the lowest annual total in more than five decades, according to official meteorological figures released by the Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Ministry. The figures show that the number of rainy days across Türkiye fell 14 percent below long-term averages, which typically stand at around 100 days per year. During this period, Türkiye’s average rainfall amounted to 422.5 kilograms per square meter. Rainfall declined in all regions, with particularly severe reductions in the south and southeast. Officials warned that the combined drop in rainfall amounts and rainy days points to heightened meteorological drought risks, with potential implications for water resources and agriculture across Türkiye.

Source: Forbes December 31, 2025 08:17 UTC