Episkopi Pafou Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Episkopi Pafou, Cyprus. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Episkopi Pafou typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 419 mm (16 in). The city experiences a distinct dry season during certain months, as illustrated in the graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The climate in Episkopi Pafou shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 90 mm (3.5 in) of precipitation during the wettest month December, distributed over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.1 mm (0.04 in) of rainfall over a single rainy day.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). The city receives 188 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Episkopi Pafou Temperature page.

Episkopi Pafou's average annual precipitation is 419 mm (16 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Episkopi Pafou's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Episkopi Pafou Climate page.