Hot under the collar ?

[Rindaloo]

Yes, but I was wondering if that sensor is actually linked up to the big illuminated displays.   It seems weird that there is such conflicting temperatures between the various weather sites and those two big signs and the people taking readings from home.  And, of course, the positioning of the thermometer is important.  We put ours in the shade on the veranda, on a thick post that isnt against the villa.  I am sure there still might be an element of reflected heat.  But its the best we can do.  Certainly the humidity can wreak havoc, especially in Fethiye itself.  I would hate to have to work in these temperatures.  Nightmare.

[Jim Fraser]

Firstly can i say that the readings were to prove a point that the only temperature that is meaningful is that taking in the shade.
The 58 Deg C. temperature i measured was in direct sun at 13:30 Hrs, at the same time the reading in the shade was 38 Deg C.
Accuracy of the sensors is fairly good so would expect them to be correct within a degree or so.

[Rindaloo]

Yes, we have a thermometer in a tree in full sun, just to compare with our 'in shade' temperature.

[usedbustickets]

On the basis that the locals are used to the heat, I should be used to the wet and the rain here in the UK  - even in July!! - well I can assure you I am not. Even though I love the heat, and there is a limit to how much heat I can stand, I really appreciate how tough it must be to work in the extremes of the summer.

[The Crinklies]

Please spare a thought for the people who will take part in the month of fasting which is coming up shortly.
I can't begin to imagine how hard this will be for them this year, with the really long days and the high temperatures!

[jackstee]

All temperatures given on line offically are taken in the shade.

[Highlander]

Jim Fraser has taken the time to fully explain the temperatures. My apologies to him and everyone else for banging on about it.

[Mr Pickles]

The British favourite conversation topic of 'the weather' lives on - I wonder what the Turkish favourite topic of conversation is?

Perhaps our Turkish friends and forum members would like to comment?

[Rindaloo]

I think 'Weather' and 'Health' are international topics.

[johntaylor49]

Well,

I guess like a lot of ex-soldiers I have done my share of walking in temperatures well of 40c with about 40Lbs on my back. Keeping the head covered and drinking as much water as you can I managed -- it wasnt easy and I was young!

You dont ever totally get used to it, after two years I was still very hot and uncomfortable in the height of summer, I doubt very much the poor waiter buzzing around the swimming pool with drinks in a big Hotel is having a good time!

I always have tried to treat staff especially nicely in the worst of the weather.

I even paid the Butler a little extra for carrying that 6ft square of turf around on his back for afternoon tea on the lawn --- for tyhose who have seen the spoof movie of Room with a view