Cyprus faces potential below-normal rainfall for winter season

Seasonal forecasts analyzed by Kitas Weather, based on data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) via the EFFIS system, indicate that rainfall across the Mediterranean and Cyprus may be below normal during December and January. These two months are historically the wettest period for Cyprus, with average precipitation levels of 105.6 mm and 102.4 mm respectively.

Current data for November shows that only 20 percent of expected monthly rainfall has accumulated as of the first ten days. Kitas Weather reports no significant weather systems are anticipated before November 20, making it unlikely that rainfall levels will change drastically in the short term. While initial forecasts from mid-September suggested above-normal rainfall, current projections have been revised to reflect normal or slightly below-normal conditions, particularly for the southern parts of the island. Meteorologists maintain that while catching up on rainfall in the final ten days of November is difficult, it remains statistically possible.