Weather & Climate in Dhekelia, United Kingdom

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Dhekelia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9 / among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)

Annual Average	68.5°F
	27% above US avg
January Average	53°F (12°C)
July Average	88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days	348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	26 ft (8 m)
Area	112.1 sq mi (290.3 km²)
Population Density	89/sq mi
Coordinates	34.9843°N, 33.7338°W
Timezone	Asia/Nicosia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"

72% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.78"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	9.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	93.2%

Earthquake History

721 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Feb 23, 1995	Cyprus region	M5.9	133 km	10 km
Oct 9, 1996	28 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus	M5.7	146 km	33 km
Jan 13, 1997	50 km SSW of Koloni, Cyprus	M5.7	149 km	33 km
Oct 10, 1996	30 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus	M5.7	147 km	33 km
Aug 11, 1999	10 km NNW of Páno Polemídia, Cyprus	M5.6	76 km	33 km
May 11, 2012	76 km S of Ayia Napa, Cyprus	M5.4	84 km	17 km
Mar 22, 1993	47 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus	M5.4	69 km	32 km
Feb 23, 1995	10 km W of Pólis, Cyprus	M5.3	130 km	10 km
May 29, 1995	16 km W of Pólis, Cyprus	M5.3	136 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2015	6 km WSW of Kissonerga, Cyprus	M5.3	129 km	10 km
Oct 10, 1996	9 km WSW of Pégeia, Cyprus	M5.2	133 km	33 km
Aug 17, 1999	7 km ENE of Páchna, Cyprus	M5.1	82 km	33 km
Oct 9, 1996	35 km SW of Koloni, Cyprus	M5.1	148 km	33 km
Jan 21, 2021	1 km NE of Pérgamos, Cyprus	M5.0	7 km	63 km
Jun 10, 2022	15 km S of Xylofágou, Cyprus	M5.0	21 km	47 km
Oct 21, 1996	35 km SSW of Koloni, Cyprus	M5.0	144 km	33 km
Apr 26, 2022	1 km SW of Geroskipou, Cyprus	M4.9	122 km	10 km
Sep 3, 2024	19 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus	M4.9	139 km	17 km
Sep 16, 2009	4 km NW of Parekklisha, Cyprus	M4.8	60 km	28 km
Jul 30, 2015	57 km S of Perivólia, Cyprus	M4.8	75 km	36 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1953	LEVANTIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	40	131 km
1222	CYPRUS ISLAND	Earthquake	—	—	124 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in
February	53°F (12°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
March	56°F (13°C)	1.8 in
April	63°F (17°C)	0.7 in
May	70°F (21°C)	0.6 in
June	77°F (25°C)	0.1 in
July	88°F (31°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	83°F (28°C)	0.0 in	Driest
September	78°F (26°C)	0.1 in
October	72°F (22°C)	0.9 in
November	63°F (17°C)	1.9 in
December	56°F (13°C)	3.8 in	Wettest

Dhekelia has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 53°F in February to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and August the driest (0.0").

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