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Weather & Climate in Pólis, Cyprus
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pólis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0340°N, 32.4255°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Nicosia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,128 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 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 48 km WNW of Pólis, Cyprus | M6.6 | 49 km | 21 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | Cyprus region | M5.9 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1997 | 50 km SSW of Koloni, Cyprus | M5.7 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 30 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.7 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 28 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.7 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 1999 | 10 km NNW of Páno Polemídia, Cyprus | M5.6 | 54 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1999 | 42 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.6 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1996 | 45 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.4 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2022 | 55 km WNW of P?geia, Cyprus | M5.3 | 55 km | 26 km |
| Dec 22, 2009 | 94 km SW of Gazipa?a, Turkey | M5.3 | 113 km | 64 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 6 km WSW of Kissonerga, Cyprus | M5.3 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 10 km W of Pólis, Cyprus | M5.3 | 10 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1995 | 16 km W of Pólis, Cyprus | M5.3 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 45 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus | M5.2 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Dec 5, 1991 | 47 km SSW of Mahmutlar, Turkey | M5.2 | 135 km | 115 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 9 km WSW of Pégeia, Cyprus | M5.2 | 24 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 35 km SW of Koloni, Cyprus | M5.1 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 7 km ENE of Páchna, Cyprus | M5.1 | 47 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2005 | 92 km SW of Gazipa?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 106 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 | 34 km |
| 1222 | CYPRUS ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 32 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Pólis has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 52°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.0").