Cyprus



CLIMATE
Cyprus lies in the Mediterranean climate zone. Winters are short and mild. Summers are long, dry and warm. Autumn and spring seasons are very short. Snow can be seen only in Troodos Mountains during winter.


Temperatures

The average monthly temperatures: 10–12ºC in February and 26–28ºC in August. The average water temperature: 16ºC in winter and 25ºC in summer.


Precipitation

Annual total precipitation: 355 mm on the lowland of Mesaria and 800 mm in the mountains.

Nicosia

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Day temperature [°C]

16

17

18

22

26

30

32

32

30

27

22

18

Night temperature [°C]

7

6

8

11

16

20

22

22

20

16

12

8

Water temperature [°C]

16

17

17

17

20

23

25

26

25

24

19

17

Hours of sunlight

5

6

7

9

11

12

13

12

11

9

7

6


Elevation extremes

Highest point: Mount Olympus 1 951 m
Lowest point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m


Natural resources

copper, pyrites, gypsum, timber, salt, marble


Land use

Arable land: 11%
Permanent crops: 4%
Other: 85%


Natural hazards

earthquakes, droughts


Environmental issues

limited fresh water resources, water pollution, coastal degradation