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Weather & Climate in Polémi, Cyprus
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Polémi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,519 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,519 ft (463 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 190/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8861°N, 32.5071°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Nicosia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,107 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 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 48 km WNW of Pólis, Cyprus | M6.6 | 64 km | 21 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | Cyprus region | M5.9 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1997 | 50 km SSW of Koloni, Cyprus | M5.7 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 28 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.7 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 30 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.7 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 1999 | 10 km NNW of Páno Polemídia, Cyprus | M5.6 | 41 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1999 | 42 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.6 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1996 | 45 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.4 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 6 km WSW of Kissonerga, Cyprus | M5.3 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2022 | 55 km WNW of P?geia, Cyprus | M5.3 | 66 km | 26 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 10 km W of Pólis, Cyprus | M5.3 | 25 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1995 | 16 km W of Pólis, Cyprus | M5.3 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2009 | 94 km SW of Gazipa?a, Turkey | M5.3 | 130 km | 64 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 9 km WSW of Pégeia, Cyprus | M5.2 | 20 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 45 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.2 | 59 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2005 | 92 km SW of Gazipa?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 122 km | 69 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 7 km ENE of Páchna, Cyprus | M5.1 | 33 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 35 km SW of Koloni, Cyprus | M5.1 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 2015 | 115 km SW of Gazipa?a, Turkey | M5.0 | 139 km | 47 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 | 23 km |
| 1222 | CYPRUS ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 18 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
Polémi has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.1").