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A seasonal low-pressure system is currently hanging over the area, the meteorological equivalent of background noise: not thrilling, but still setting the mood.
Yellow alert: Thermometers could climb to 42°C today, which is less “nice day out” and more “rotisserie chicken setting.” Meanwhile, in the mountains, a breezier 32°C will feel practically like air-conditioning by comparison.
Today: Skies will be mostly clear, the kind of weather where you don’t need sunglasses for style points, you need them for survival. Winds will start the morning as indecisive drifters (3 Beaufort), then gradually settle into a southwesterly-to-northwesterly flow. They’ll stay light to moderate (3-4 Beaufort) but along the coast they may briefly level up to moderate to strong (4-5 Beaufort), strong enough to make you question that decision to bring a hat. The sea will remain slight, which is basically marine-speak for “no surprises.” As for temperatures: 42°C inland (yes, you read that right), 35°C along the southeastern, southern, and northern coasts, and a marginally more tolerable 32°C on the western and southwestern coasts as well as in the higher mountains.
Tonight: Still mostly clear, though expect some local mischief in the form of mist, fog, or low cloud, especially in the south and east. Winds will settle into a northwesterly pattern, sometimes variable, light at 3 Beaufort, barely enough to ruffle a sleeve. The sea will calm down to slight, so no drama there.
Looking ahead (Sunday-Tuesday): The forecast is playing it safe: mostly clear skies on repeat. Temperatures will start easing back down over the three-day stretch, reaching near seasonal averages by Tuesday. Consider it the weather’s way of apologizing for today’s 42°C ordeal.
Today’s 3 p.m. roundup:
Nicosia: 42°C / 23°C, humidity at a parched 13% (a.k.a. desert audition)
Larnaca Airport: 35°C / 25°C, humidity 57% (sticky enough to regret linen)
Limassol: 35°C / 23°C, humidity 51% (balcony beer weather)
Paphos Airport: 32°C / 24°C, humidity 78% (basically a sauna with sea views)
Frenaros: 34°C / 25°C, humidity 60% (mosquito-approved conditions)
Prodromos: 30°C / 21°C, humidity 26% (mountain smugness: engaged)
