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Temperature Drop and Snowfall in Cyprus

Published January 20, 2026, 15:06
Temperature Drop and Snowfall in Cyprus

Cyprus is currently experiencing the effects of a cold air mass, leading to a significant temperature drop. Tonight, temperatures are expected to reach 2 degrees Celsius inland, around 5 degrees Celsius on the coast, and as low as -3 degrees Celsius in the higher mountains, with the possibility of frost in mountainous, semi-mountainous areas, and locally inland. Tomorrow, the weather will be mostly cloudy with north-easterly winds that will strengthen in the afternoon. The temperature will rise to 12 degrees Celsius inland and around 15 degrees Celsius on the coast, but will remain low in the mountains with a chance of frost. Local showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecast for Thursday and Saturday. Additionally, sparse dust will be present in the atmosphere from Thursday. The snow height in Chionistra currently stands at 21 centimeters.