Cyprus temperatures to drop temporarily on Saturday, with local rain possible
A temporary temperature drop, local rain and possible isolated storms are forecast for Cyprus on Saturday, meteorological officer Matthaios Papadakis said.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is expected to see a noticeable temperature drop, local rain and possibly isolated storms on Saturday, according to early forecast data cited by Meteorological Officer Matthaios Papadakis. Skies are expected to turn from partly to mostly cloudy.
Earlier-than-usual unstable conditions
An upper-atmosphere trough is expected to bring the unstable weather conditions, Papadakis said, describing the pattern as earlier than usual.
Similar weather is typically experienced in September rather than August. The change is expected to be limited to Saturday, with temperatures falling below seasonal norms before recovering.
Current and midweek forecast
Seasonal low pressure continues to affect the island, bringing mostly clear conditions and cloud development over the mountains, where isolated rain is possible.
Temperatures are expected to reach about 39 degrees Celsius inland, 35 degrees on most coasts, 32 degrees on the west and southwest coasts and 30 degrees in the higher mountains. These readings are above the climatological average of 36 to 37 degrees inland for this time of year.
Wednesday is expected to remain similarly clear, with afternoon cloud over the mountains. Temperatures are forecast at around 39 degrees inland, 35 degrees on the south and east coasts, 32 degrees on the west and north coasts, and 30 degrees in the higher mountains.
Thursday and Friday are expected to be mostly clear, with brief cloudy intervals and possible isolated afternoon rain in the mountains. Temperatures are expected to ease slightly by Friday but remain above average.
El Niño and drought
Papadakis said the development of El Niño and its impact on autumn and winter conditions remain to be seen.
He said the drought affecting Europe over the past two to three years, particularly during summer, could not be directly linked to the phenomenon, although more extreme weather events are possible. Europe is likely to be more affected than Cyprus, which may experience a year similar to previous ones.
Papadakis said rainfall was needed.
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