Climate of the Kopru Creek Basin

SAĞDIÇ M., Bozyigit R.

MARMARA GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW, sa.19, ss.69-107, 2009 (ESCI, TRDizin) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2009
  • Dergi Adı: MARMARA GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.69-107
  • Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Mediterranean and Mediterranean high mountain climate is effective in Kopru Creek Basin. While Mediterranean climate is seen in valley basement, Mediterranean high mountain climate is effective in the region of high altitude field in the north part of basin. The annual average temperature is 18 degrees C in Serik, while that of Aksu is as low as 10.6 degrees C. Wind systems in the basin are compatible with the main topographic lines. Mediterranean rainfall regimen is valid throughout the basin. Annual amount of rainfall is 1154.8 mm in Serik, while that of Aksu is 907.7 mm. Most of the rainfall is seen during winters. However, 59% of Serik's and 41% of Aksu's annual precipitation is accrued in winter. The second most rainfall season after winter is seen in fall season in Serik, while that of Aksu is in spring season.