June faithfully heralds the arrival of summer in
Nicosia, and its weather characteristically adheres to this anomaly. Clear, blue skies dominate the cityscape with the sun reigning supreme for an impressive average of 12.3 hours a day. The rainfall significantly dwindles, signaling the hot and dry season. Despite the shadow of heat hanging over the city, the citizens of Nicosia embrace elongated evenings and vibrant nightlife. The transition from
May is quite abrupt and undeniably palpable as temperatures escalate from warm to scorching.
Temperature
June's arrival in Nicosia coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from May's warm 29.7°C (85.5°F) to a hot 34.3°C (93.7°F). Nicosia documents a marked decrease from day to night, with an average low of 19.4°C (66.9°F) throughout June.
Rainfall
In Nicosia,
Cyprus, in June, during 1.3 rainfall days, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Nicosia, there are 43.1 rainfall days, and 342mm (13.46") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
June has the longest days of the year in Nicosia, with an average of 14h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 19:56. On the last day of June, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 20:05 EEST.
Sunshine
In Nicosia, the average sunshine in June is 12.3h.
UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in June is 10. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 10 in June interprets into the following recommendations:
Remember to safeguard yourself. Rapid damage can occur to skin and eyes without protection. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Even if the day is cloudy, sunscreen with SPF of at least 30 should be applied generously and reapplied often, particularly after swimming or outdoor exercise.