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Weather & Climate in Kakopetriá, Cyprus
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kakopetriá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,244 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,244 ft (684 m) |
| Area | 12.8 sq mi (33.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 98/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9877°N, 32.9047°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Nicosia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,077 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 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 48 km WNW of Pólis, Cyprus | M6.6 | 91 km | 21 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | Cyprus region | M5.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1997 | 50 km SSW of Koloni, Cyprus | M5.7 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 28 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.7 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 30 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.7 | 79 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1999 | 42 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1999 | 10 km NNW of Páno Polemídia, Cyprus | M5.6 | 22 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 47 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus | M5.4 | 140 km | 32 km |
| Nov 27, 1996 | 45 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.4 | 94 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 76 km S of Ayia Napa, Cyprus | M5.4 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Feb 2, 2022 | 55 km WNW of P?geia, Cyprus | M5.3 | 99 km | 26 km |
| May 29, 1995 | 16 km W of Pólis, Cyprus | M5.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 6 km WSW of Kissonerga, Cyprus | M5.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 10 km W of Pólis, Cyprus | M5.3 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 45 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.2 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 9 km WSW of Pégeia, Cyprus | M5.2 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 35 km SW of Koloni, Cyprus | M5.1 | 83 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2005 | 92 km SW of Gazipa?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 143 km | 69 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 7 km ENE of Páchna, Cyprus | M5.1 | 20 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 | 59 km |
| 1222 | CYPRUS ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 6.3 in |
Kakopetriá has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 40°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (0.3").