INFLUENCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE THERMAL CONDITIONS OF AZERBAIJAN OVER A LONG-TERM PERIOD (2002...2022)

Changes observed in the global climate system have impacted the climatic conditions of Azerbaijan. Analysis of long-term observations has shown an increase in daily maximum, average monthly, and annual temperatures, a decrease in daily minimum temperatures, as well as seasonal shifts. The average annual air temperature across the republic began to rise more sharply after 2010 (from 1,3 ºC to 2,3 ºC), and in 2022...2022 it was 2 ºC and 2,2 ºC above the norm, respectively. Overall, during the long-term period, the average multi-year air temperature across the republic was 1,3 ºC above the norm. Air temperatures exceeded the norm in all seasons. In the territory of the republic, winter temperatures exceeded the multi-year norm by 1,1 ºC, spring by 1,2 ºC, summer by 1,5 ºC, and autumn by 0,9 ºC. During the long-term period of 2002...2022, the greatest increase in average monthly temperature in winter was observed in January and February. In January, the temperature was 1,3 ºC above the norm, and in February 1,2 ºC above the norm. Meanwhile, the average annual air temperature throughout the republic increased at all altitudes, with the most significant increases recorded at elevations of 0...201 m (1,4 ºC) and above 1000 m (1,4 ºC).