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Weather & Climate in Léfka, Cyprus
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Léfka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,173/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1120°N, 32.8500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Nicosia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,093 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 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 48 km WNW of Pólis, Cyprus | M6.6 | 83 km | 21 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | Cyprus region | M5.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1997 | 50 km SSW of Koloni, Cyprus | M5.7 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 30 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.7 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 28 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.7 | 82 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1999 | 42 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1999 | 10 km NNW of Páno Polemídia, Cyprus | M5.6 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 47 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus | M5.4 | 149 km | 32 km |
| Nov 27, 1996 | 45 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.4 | 99 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 76 km S of Ayia Napa, Cyprus | M5.4 | 148 km | 17 km |
| Feb 2, 2022 | 55 km WNW of P?geia, Cyprus | M5.3 | 94 km | 26 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 6 km WSW of Kissonerga, Cyprus | M5.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 10 km W of Pólis, Cyprus | M5.3 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2009 | 94 km SW of Gazipa?a, Turkey | M5.3 | 139 km | 64 km |
| May 29, 1995 | 16 km W of Pólis, Cyprus | M5.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1991 | 47 km SSW of Mahmutlar, Turkey | M5.2 | 148 km | 115 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 9 km WSW of Pégeia, Cyprus | M5.2 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 45 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.2 | 99 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2005 | 92 km SW of Gazipa?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 132 km | 69 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 | 63 km |
| 1222 | CYPRUS ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Léfka has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.1").