Cyprus rainfall in May reaches 220 per cent of monthly average

Nicosia, Cyprus. Rainfall recorded across Cyprus so far in May has reached 220 per cent of the monthly average, according to data released on Monday. Between May 1 and Monday, average rainfall was 43.2 millimetres, above the normal monthly average of 19.6mm.

Rainfall levels across the island

The highest rainfall relative to normal levels was recorded at Paphos Airport at 394 per cent, followed by Polis Chrysochous at 375 per cent, Stavros tis Psokas at 364 per cent and the new Limassol port at 360 per cent.

Highest and lowest measurements

In terms of rainfall quantity, Stavros tis Psokas recorded the highest level with 99mm, while Larnaca Airport recorded the lowest with 13.6mm.

Seasonal totals

Rainfall since October 1 has also exceeded seasonal averages, reaching 116 per cent of normal levels across the island.