+50.5°C in Silopi Turkey – All-Time National Record !!! Adana with August Record of +47.5°C
Marek Kučera 
Turkey has shattered its all-time national temperature record, with Silopi reaching a blistering 50.5 °C (122.9 °F) on Friday, July 25, 2025. This new record surpasses the previous mark of 49.5 °C, set on August 15, 2023, by a full 1.0 °C—a substantial leap at such extreme levels. The reading, verified by the Turkish State Meteorological Service, is now the highest temperature ever measured in the country’s history.
The cause of this unprecedented heat lies in a powerful subtropical heat dome stretching across the Middle East into southeastern Turkey. Under relentless clear skies and dry, hot winds, temperatures surged far beyond seasonal norms, with multiple nearby stations also recording 48–49 °C. The persistence of extreme heat over several days has intensified drought stress, left crops vulnerable, and created ideal wildfire conditions.
The health implications are already evident. Hospitals in the Şırnak Province have reported a spike in cases of heat exhaustion and heatstroke, as well as complications for individuals with cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. Authorities have urged residents to avoid outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, remain hydrated, and check on vulnerable neighbors.
The wildfire risk is very high, with parched vegetation acting as fuel. Emergency services have been placed on maximum alert, and aerial firefighting resources are on standby. Similar temperatures across Iraq, Syria, and Iran have been linked to a broader regional heatwave, demonstrating the far-reaching influence of this extreme weather pattern.
This event is a stark reminder of the accelerating pace of record-breaking heat in the region. Until 2012, Turkey’s national high stood at 48.8 °C; now, within just over a decade, that record has been surpassed twice—first in 2023, and again in 2025, both times by significant margins. Scientists warn that such 50 °C extremes, once thought almost impossible outside the most arid deserts, are becoming more likely in a warming climate.
Heatwaves are continuing in August, Adana on 9. August 2025 +47,5°C (new August record)
On August 9, 2025, Turkey experienced an intense wave of extreme heat, shattering multiple all-time and monthly temperature records across the country. The city of Adana recorded an unprecedented 47.5 °C, marking its highest temperature ever measured. Similarly, İncirlik air base hit 46.0 °C, and Osmaniye reached 45.6 °C, both setting new all-time highs for these locations.
In addition to these historic peaks, Silifke registered 44.4 °C and İskenderun saw 43.5 °C, both representing record monthly (August) temperatures. These readings far exceed typical summer temperatures for the region, underlining the intensity of the heatwave gripping southern Turkey.
Illustration map. Source: BBC Weather
