Low temperatures, even below freezing in mountainous areas, were recorded in Cyprus, as the cold air mass continues to affect the island.
Speaking on the “Alpha Kalimera” program, Andreas Chrysanthou, spokesperson for the Meteorological Service, stated that temperatures below the seasonal average were recorded yesterday.
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As he noted, on Sunday evening, the weather station in Athalassa recorded 5.7 degrees Celsius, while in Prodromos the temperature dropped to 0.8 degrees Celsius. Temperatures were even lower at the weather station in Chromio, where -2 degrees were recorded, as well as at Troodos Square, where the thermometer read -1 degree. Coastal areas recorded temperatures of 9 to 10 degrees Celsius.
Today is also expected to be cold, with temperatures ranging from 16 to 17 degrees Celsius inland, around 20 degrees in coastal areas, and between 9 and 10 degrees in mountainous areas.
According to Mr. Chrysanthou, the weather will be mostly clear with occasional clouds and low temperatures.
The cold air mass affecting the island is expected to begin gradually retreating starting tomorrow, while by the end of the week, temperatures may return to normal levels for this time of year.
Regarding wind direction, he stated that winds will remain northeasterly to southeasterly, though they are expected to weaken today.
As he noted, winds are expected to weaken further overnight. As he explained, when winds prevail at night, temperatures may remain higher. Conversely, when there is no wind, the temperature drops further, meaning that a frost tonight cannot be ruled out.
