The General Directorate of Meteorology has issued a last-minute weather statement for Saturday, December 13, 2025, detailing expectations for various regions across Turkey. The report highlights potential for heavy rainfall, mixed rain and snow, and widespread fog, prompting warnings for citizens to remain cautious.
Mixed Rain and Snow Warnings Issued for Several Provinces
The latest forecast indicates that the northern, central, and eastern parts of the country will experience partly to very cloudy skies. Rainfall is anticipated in the eastern Marmara region, the Black Sea region, and in the vicinities of Sivas, Bitlis, Ardahan, Van, and Hakkari. Other areas are expected to be less cloudy and clear.
Precipitation will generally be in the form of rain and showers. However, higher elevations of the inner Western Black Sea region, the inner parts of the Eastern Black Sea, and the areas around Sivas, Ardahan, Bitlis, Van, and Hakkari are expected to see mixed rain and snow, or even pure snow. The Meteorology General Directorate has specifically warned of strong rainfall along the Eastern Black Sea coast and in the vicinities of Artvin and Ardahan, urging residents to take precautions against potential adverse conditions.
Fog, Frost, and Strong Winds Also Expected
In addition to rainfall, morning and night hours will bring fog and localized mist to the southern and eastern Marmara regions, as well as inner and eastern parts of the country. Frost and freezing conditions are predicted for eastern Central Anatolia, the inner parts of the Eastern Black Sea, and Eastern Anatolia. Furthermore, strong winds from the west and northwest, reaching speeds of 40-60 km/h, are expected along the Central Black Sea coast and in the Eastern Black Sea region, necessitating caution against potential disruptions.
Detailed Forecast for Major Cities and Regions on December 13, 2025
Marmara Region
Partly to very cloudy, with rain and showers expected in the eastern parts. Fog and localized mist are anticipated in the southern and eastern parts of the region during morning and night hours.
- Bursa: 12°C, partly to very cloudy, with rain and showers in the morning and afternoon.
- Çanakkale: 13°C, partly to very cloudy.
- Istanbul: 13°C, partly to very cloudy, with intermittent rain and showers.
- Kırklareli: 12°C, partly to very cloudy.
Aegean Region
Partly cloudy to less cloudy. Fog and localized mist are expected in the inner parts of the region during morning and night hours.
- Afyonkarahisar: 10°C, partly cloudy.
- Denizli: 15°C, partly cloudy to less cloudy.
- İzmir: 16°C, partly cloudy to less cloudy.
- Muğla: 16°C, partly cloudy to less cloudy.
Mediterranean Region
Less cloudy and clear. Fog and localized mist are expected in the inner parts of the region during morning and night hours.
- Adana: 19°C, less cloudy and clear.
- Antalya: 21°C, less cloudy and clear.
- Hatay: 18°C, less cloudy and clear.
- Isparta: 14°C, less cloudy and clear.
Central Anatolia Region
Partly to very cloudy, with light snow expected in Sivas in the morning. Fog and localized mist are anticipated during morning and night hours.
- Ankara: 9°C, partly to very cloudy.
- Eskişehir: 9°C, partly to very cloudy.
- Kayseri: 7°C, partly to very cloudy.
- Konya: 10°C, partly cloudy.
Western Black Sea Region
Very cloudy, with intermittent precipitation across the region. Precipitation will generally be rain and showers, with mixed rain and snow or snow in the higher elevations of the inner parts. Fog and localized mist are expected in the inner parts at night.
- Bolu: 8°C, very cloudy, with intermittent rain, and mixed rain and snow or snow in higher elevations.
- Düzce: 11°C, very cloudy, with intermittent rain and showers.
- Sinop: 14°C, very cloudy, with intermittent rain and showers.
- Zonguldak: 12°C, very cloudy, with intermittent rain and showers.
Central and Eastern Black Sea Regions
Very cloudy, with intermittent precipitation across the region (excluding Çorum). Precipitation will be rain and showers in coastal areas, and mixed rain and snow or snow in inner and higher elevations. Rainfall is expected to be strong in Trabzon, Rize, Artvin, and the eastern parts of Giresun. Frost and freezing conditions, along with fog and localized mist, are anticipated in the inner parts during morning and night hours. Winds from the west and northwest are expected to be strong (40-60 km/h) along the Central and Eastern Black Sea coasts.
- Amasya: 11°C, very cloudy, with light rain and showers in the morning and afternoon.
- Rize: 13°C, very cloudy, with intermittently strong showers.
- Samsun: 14°C, very cloudy, with intermittent rain and showers.
- Trabzon: 13°C, very cloudy, with intermittently strong showers.
Eastern Anatolia Region
Partly to very cloudy, with mixed rain and snow or snow in Ardahan, Van, and Hakkari. Precipitation is expected to be strong in Ardahan. Fog and localized mist are anticipated during morning and night hours.
- Erzurum: 2°C, partly to very cloudy.
- Kars: 2°C, partly to very cloudy.
- Malatya: 10°C, partly to very cloudy.
- Van: 5°C, partly to very cloudy, with mixed rain and snow or snow in the morning and afternoon.
Southeastern Anatolia Region
Partly cloudy to less cloudy.
- Batman: 12°C, partly cloudy to less cloudy.
- Diyarbakır: 12°C, partly cloudy to less cloudy.
- Gaziantep: 14°C, partly cloudy to less cloudy.
- Mardin: 11°C, partly cloudy to less cloudy.
The General Directorate of Meteorology advises citizens to stay updated on weather developments and take necessary precautions, especially in regions with warnings for heavy precipitation, strong winds, and freezing conditions.
Source: cnnturk.com
