weak high — Weak high pressure is settling over the region, leading to the presence of dust in the atmosphere from Monday. This dust is expected to ease gradually on Tuesday, impacting air quality and visibility.
Weak high: Weather Conditions Tonight
This evening, the weather will remain largely clear, with occasional bursts of cloud cover expected in the western areas. As the night progresses and into the early morning hours, patches of low cloud may develop, particularly inland and in the eastern regions.
Wind and Sea Conditions
Winds will initially come from the west to north-west, blowing at a light to moderate strength of 3 to 4 Beaufort. Later, these winds will shift to the north-west and north-east, becoming lighter at around 3 Beaufort. The sea conditions are expected to vary from slight to moderate.
Temperature Forecast for Monday
As temperatures drop tonight, they are projected to reach approximately 8°C inland, around 10°C along the coastline, and near 4°C in the higher mountain areas. Tomorrow, the weather will remain predominantly clear, although there will be patches of increased cloudiness.
Daytime Temperatures and Winds
During the day on Monday, winds will shift to blow from the east to south-east, maintaining a light to moderate intensity of 3 to 4 Beaufort. The sea conditions will be slight, with temperatures expected to rise significantly. Inland and coastal areas will see temperatures around 20°C, while higher mountain regions will be cooler at about 12°C.
Outlook for Monday Night
Monday night is expected to remain mostly clear with light to moderate winds blowing from the north-east to south-east at a strength of 3 to 4 Beaufort. The sea will continue to be slight, providing relatively calm conditions.
Transition to Cloudy Weather on Tuesday
On Tuesday, the weather will shift to a mostly cloudy state with medium and high cloud cover anticipated. There is also a chance of isolated showers, and possibly a thunderstorm, which could bring some relief from the dry conditions.
Midweek Weather Predictions
As the week progresses, localised showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecasted for Wednesday, which should ease after the late afternoon. This change in weather is expected to bring much-needed moisture to the region.
Temperature Changes Ahead
Temperatures are set to rise above average on Monday, but will gradually decline towards normal levels starting Tuesday. This fluctuation will significantly affect the weather patterns, as the region transitions from clear skies to more cloud cover and precipitation.
Current Temperature and Humidity Data
As of 2 pm today, the following temperatures and relative humidity levels were recorded: Nicosia at 20°C with a low of 8°C and 58% humidity; Larnaca Airport at 21°C with a low of 13°C and 73% humidity; Limassol at 20°C with a low of 12°C and 68% humidity; Paphos Airport at 19°C with a low of 15°C and 75% humidity; Frenaros at 20°C with a low of 12°C and 76% humidity; Prodromos at 6°C with a low of 3°C and 100% humidity; and Polis Chrysochous at 19°C with a low of 12°C and 73% humidity.
Snow Depth in the Troodos Mountains
Snow depth on the highest peaks of the Troodos Mountains was recorded at 7 centimetres at the time of this bulletin. This measurement may fluctuate depending on upcoming weather conditions, particularly with the potential for rain and cooler temperatures.
