Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health, cilt.19, sa.4, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
This study investigates long-term changes in real-feel temperature (RFT) across ten European countries—Greece, Spain, Italy, Türkiye, France, Germany, England, Austria, Switzerland, and Sweden—from 1980 to 2024 using the AccuWeather Multi-Factor Temperature (MFT) model and harmonized meteorological datasets. Results reveal a consistent warming trend, especially in southern countries such as Türkiye, Greece, Italy, and Spain, where summer real-feel values frequently exceeded dry-bulb temperatures due to high humidity and low wind speeds. In contrast, northern and maritime countries like Sweden, England, Switzerland, and Austria often recorded lower RFTs, with values occasionally falling below dry-bulb levels, particularly during cooler seasons, due to strong winds and low humidity, which enhance evaporative cooling. To quantify the discrepancy between perceived and measured air temperature, the study introduces the Real Feel Depression (RFD) index. RFD results highlight clear regional contrasts, with positive values dominating in southern regions and negative or near-zero values prevailing in the north. Overall, the findings demonstrate that RFD is a valuable indicator for assessing human thermal perception under changing climatic conditions and can support adaptation strategies in urban planning, public health, and occupational safety.