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Weather & Climate in Famagusta, Cyprus
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Famagusta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 21.1 sq mi (54.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,015/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1249°N, 33.9414°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Famagusta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
597 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Aug 11, 1999 | 10 km NNW of Páno Polemídia, Cyprus | M5.6 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 47 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus | M5.4 | 64 km | 32 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 76 km S of Ayia Napa, Cyprus | M5.4 | 93 km | 17 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 10 km W of Pólis, Cyprus | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 7 km ENE of Páchna, Cyprus | M5.1 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2022 | 15 km S of Xylofágou, Cyprus | M5.0 | 33 km | 47 km |
| Jan 21, 2021 | 1 km NE of Pérgamos, Cyprus | M5.0 | 22 km | 63 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 136 km | 27 km |
| Apr 26, 2022 | 1 km SW of Geroskipou, Cyprus | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 1999 | 2 km E of Sotíra, Cyprus | M4.8 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 47 km SSE of Ayia Napa, Cyprus | M4.8 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2009 | 4 km NW of Parekklisha, Cyprus | M4.8 | 83 km | 28 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 57 km S of Perivólia, Cyprus | M4.8 | 93 km | 36 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 13 km NW of Pólis, Cyprus | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1999 | 4 km NW of Páno Polemídia, Cyprus | M4.6 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 1 km NNW of Páno Polemídia, Cyprus | M4.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2012 | 29 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus | M4.5 | 46 km | 47 km |
| Jul 27, 2010 | 1 km W of Kakopetriá, Cyprus | M4.5 | 97 km | 35 km |
| Oct 23, 2013 | 26 km SE of K?zkalesi, Turkey | M4.5 | 135 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1222 | CYPRUS ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Famagusta has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.0").