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Weather & Climate in Giólou, Cyprus
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Giólou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9242°N, 32.4747°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Nicosia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Oct 9, 1996 | 36 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M6.8 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 48 km WNW of Pólis, Cyprus | M6.6 | 59 km | 21 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | Cyprus region | M5.9 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1997 | 50 km SSW of Koloni, Cyprus | M5.7 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 30 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.7 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 28 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.7 | 44 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1999 | 42 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1999 | 10 km NNW of Páno Polemídia, Cyprus | M5.6 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 1996 | 45 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.4 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2022 | 55 km WNW of P?geia, Cyprus | M5.3 | 62 km | 26 km |
| Dec 22, 2009 | 94 km SW of Gazipa?a, Turkey | M5.3 | 124 km | 64 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 10 km W of Pólis, Cyprus | M5.3 | 20 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1995 | 16 km W of Pólis, Cyprus | M5.3 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 6 km WSW of Kissonerga, Cyprus | M5.3 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 9 km WSW of Pégeia, Cyprus | M5.2 | 19 km | 33 km |
| Dec 5, 1991 | 47 km SSW of Mahmutlar, Turkey | M5.2 | 148 km | 115 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 45 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.2 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 35 km SW of Koloni, Cyprus | M5.1 | 53 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2005 | 92 km SW of Gazipa?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 117 km | 69 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 7 km ENE of Páchna, Cyprus | M5.1 | 37 km | 33 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 | 24 km |
| 1222 | CYPRUS ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 21 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Giólou has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.1").