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Weather & Climate in Káto Defterá, Cyprus
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Káto Defterá 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). The city sits at an elevation of 909 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 | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 597/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0849°N, 33.2756°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Nicosia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,036 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 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 48 km WNW of Pólis, Cyprus | M6.6 | 122 km | 21 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | Cyprus region | M5.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1997 | 50 km SSW of Koloni, Cyprus | M5.7 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 28 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.7 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 30 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.7 | 113 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1999 | 42 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.6 | 124 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 | 129 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 76 km S of Ayia Napa, Cyprus | M5.4 | 118 km | 17 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 47 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus | M5.4 | 111 km | 32 km |
| Feb 2, 2022 | 55 km WNW of P?geia, Cyprus | M5.3 | 133 km | 26 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 10 km W of Pólis, Cyprus | M5.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1995 | 16 km W of Pólis, Cyprus | M5.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 6 km WSW of Kissonerga, Cyprus | M5.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 45 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.2 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 9 km WSW of Pégeia, Cyprus | M5.2 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 35 km SW of Koloni, Cyprus | M5.1 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 7 km ENE of Páchna, Cyprus | M5.1 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Oct 21, 1996 | 35 km SSW of Koloni, Cyprus | M5.0 | 113 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 | 94 km |
| 1222 | CYPRUS ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Káto Defterá has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 50°F in February to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.1").