The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) has released a new weather forecast report for Istanbul. The report states that the city is under the influence of a cold air wave originating from Siberia.
According to AKOM's assessment, partly cloudy weather will be prominent in Istanbul throughout the week. Light precipitation may be observed, especially in the early morning hours.
Air temperatures are expected to remain in the 12-14 degree range throughout the week, close to winter values. The temperature in the city, measured at 8 degrees this morning, is expected to rise to 13 degrees at noon, and drop to 10 degrees in the evening and 9 degrees at night.
The wind, blowing from northern directions, is expected to reach speeds of 20 to 50 kilometers per hour, while humidity levels are projected to vary between 50 and 85 percent. Daily precipitation is expected to be in the range of 2-5 kilograms per square meter.
FORECAST FOR THE NEW WEEK
According to AKOM's 6-day forecast, no precipitation is expected in Istanbul for the first two days of the new week. It was reported that local rain showers may be effective on Tuesday, November 10.
| Date | Weather condition | Temperature | Precipitation expectation |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 8 Sunday | Partly to very cloudy | 7 / 12 degrees | None expected |
| November 9 Monday | Partly and slightly cloudy | 7 / 14 degrees | None expected |
| November 10 Tuesday | Partly to very cloudy, local rain | 7 / 13 degrees | 1-3 kg/m² |
| November 11 Wednesday | Partly to very cloudy | 9 / 15 degrees | None expected |
| November 12 Thursday | Partly to very cloudy | 9 / 16 degrees | None expected |
| November 13 Friday | Partly and slightly cloudy | 10 / 19 degrees | None expected |
According to the forecasts, temperatures will begin to rise again starting Wednesday. The highest temperature in the city is expected to reach 19 degrees on Friday.
News Source: 12punto
