Monthly Change of Some Climate Parameters and Biocomfort Status in Ordu Province

Abstract

Biocomfort, which is shaped depending on the suitability of climate parameters, is an important criterion that affects people's comfort, peace, happiness and performance, as well as their health. Therefore, determining suitable areas in terms of biocomfort and using them as a base in the planning of residential areas is of great importance in terms of both human health and happiness and energy efficiency. In this study, suitable areas in terms of wind, temperature, relative humidity and biocomfort, which shape the biocomfort situation in Ordu, which is one of the largest cities in Turkey and whose population is constantly increasing, were determined on a monthly basis. As a result of the study, it has been determined that the wind speed, temperature and relative humidity parameters that are the subject of the study prevent the formation of biocomfort areas to a large extent. While the wind speed causes the formation of uncomfortable areas in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, there are areas where the temperature is below 15 °C in many months, and high humidity causes the formation of uncomfortable areas every month. Suitable areas in terms of biocomfort account for 0.4% of the surface area of Ordu in May, 1.36% in June, 1.45% in July, 1.77% in August, and 8.06% in September. In January, February, March, April, November and December, the entire province is within the scope of uncomfortable areas.