Live UV forecast for 15 cities
Cyprus stretches from 34.6841° to 35.3363° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 8.3 in Aradippou (peak in June), while in Strovolos the yearly maximum is only ≈ 8.2.
| Zone | Cities | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtropical | 6 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 6.3 | 7.4 | 8 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 7 | 5.8 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 8.3 |
| Temperate | 9 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 6.2 | 7.4 | 8 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 5.7 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 8.2 |
Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.
Using Nicosia as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in March, April, May, June, July, August and September. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.
The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 8.3 — in Aradippou around June. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.
Aradippou (peak ≈ 8.3), followed by Germasogeia and Kato Polemidia. The mildest sun is in Strovolos (max ≈ 8.2).
In Nicosia and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in March, April, May, June, July, August and September: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.
No — the local maximum is ≈ 8.3. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.