June hotter by 5.7C this year

The most extreme temperatures ever were recorded in June, ranking the month the hottest in Cyprus’ climate history.

Temperatures inland were 5.7C higher than the average for the month.

Met service weather stations – 43 out of 52 – recorded the highest ever temperatures in June since they started operating.

Prodromos’ station in the mountains indicated temperatures 5.6C higher than normal, while along the coast it varied from 3.6C to 4.1C higher.

The lowest...