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Cold Weather Continues, Followed by Rain, Storms, and Dust

Published January 20, 2026, 11:45

Meteorological Officer Andreas Chrysanthou stated that temperatures will remain roughly the same as Monday, with a slight increase of 1-2 degrees tonight. The lowest temperatures recorded on Monday night were -1 degree inland, 3-5 degrees on the coast, -5 degrees in Prodromos, -7 in Troodos Square, and -8 in Chionistra. However, the feeling of cold will remain today. From Wednesday, the cold air mass will begin to recede, and by Friday, temperatures are expected to return to normal seasonal levels. Currently, temperatures are 3-4 degrees lower than normal. From Thursday, local rains, storms, and dust are expected as a low-pressure system from the Mediterranean will affect Cyprus. These phenomena will last until Sunday.