Cyprus air quality today
European air quality index for Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos and the resorts: now, hour by hour and for the next 4 days. Saharan dust days are flagged, with advice on when to keep windows shut.
Nicosia now
Saturday 14 November · data for 04:00- Most people
- A normal day: walk, run and air your rooms.
- Asthma, heart or lung conditions, children, older people
- Also a normal day, no limits.
Most of it right now: fine particles (PM2.5).
Today, hour by hour
What is in the air in Nicosia
Next to each value: the World Health Organization guideline for 24 hours (ozone: 8 hours). It is a health benchmark, not a legal limit.
Limassol now
Saturday 14 November · data for 04:00- Most people
- A normal day: walk, run and air your rooms.
- Asthma, heart or lung conditions, children, older people
- Also a normal day, no limits.
Most of it right now: fine particles (PM2.5).
Today, hour by hour
What is in the air in Limassol
Next to each value: the World Health Organization guideline for 24 hours (ozone: 8 hours). It is a health benchmark, not a legal limit.
Paphos now
Saturday 14 November · data for 04:00- Most people
- A normal day: walk, run and air your rooms.
- Asthma, heart or lung conditions, children, older people
- Also a normal day, no limits.
Most of it right now: fine particles (PM2.5).
Today, hour by hour
What is in the air in Paphos
Next to each value: the World Health Organization guideline for 24 hours (ozone: 8 hours). It is a health benchmark, not a legal limit.
Larnaca now
Saturday 14 November · data for 04:00- Most people
- A normal day: walk, run and air your rooms.
- Asthma, heart or lung conditions, children, older people
- Also a normal day, no limits.
Most of it right now: fine particles (PM2.5).
Today, hour by hour
What is in the air in Larnaca
Next to each value: the World Health Organization guideline for 24 hours (ozone: 8 hours). It is a health benchmark, not a legal limit.
Ayia Napa now
Saturday 14 November · data for 04:00- Most people
- A normal day: walk, run and air your rooms.
- Asthma, heart or lung conditions, children, older people
- Also a normal day, no limits.
Most of it right now: fine particles (PM2.5).
Today, hour by hour
What is in the air in Ayia Napa
Next to each value: the World Health Organization guideline for 24 hours (ozone: 8 hours). It is a health benchmark, not a legal limit.
Protaras now
Saturday 14 November · data for 04:00- Most people
- A normal day: walk, run and air your rooms.
- Asthma, heart or lung conditions, children, older people
- Also a normal day, no limits.
Most of it right now: fine particles (PM2.5).
Today, hour by hour
What is in the air in Protaras
Next to each value: the World Health Organization guideline for 24 hours (ozone: 8 hours). It is a health benchmark, not a legal limit.
Troodos now
Saturday 14 November · data for 04:00- Most people
- A normal day: walk, run and air your rooms.
- Asthma, heart or lung conditions, children, older people
- Also a normal day, no limits.
Most of it right now: fine particles (PM2.5).
Today, hour by hour
What is in the air in Troodos
Next to each value: the World Health Organization guideline for 24 hours (ozone: 8 hours). It is a health benchmark, not a legal limit.
Saharan dust in Cyprus: next 4 days
Dust from North Africa and the Middle East is the main reason Cyprus air turns moderate or worse. Days with dust are highlighted.
Air quality in all Cyprus cities
From the most polluted to the cleanest: the index now, the worst hour today and the worst hour of each of the next 4 days.
| City | Now | Worst today | Main pollutant | Next 4 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicosia | 28 · Fair | 28 at 04:00 | PM2.5 | 283032 |
| Limassol | 26 · Fair | 33 at 14:00 | Ozone | 332932 |
| Larnaca | 25 · Fair | 33 at 13:00 | Ozone | 333131 |
| Paphos | 22 · Fair | 30 at 13:00 | Ozone | 303136 |
| Protaras | 21 · Fair | 31 at 15:00 | Ozone | 313130 |
| Troodos | 21 · Fair | 25 at 00:00 | PM2.5 | 252529 |
| Ayia Napa | 20 · Good | 32 at 16:00 | Ozone | 323230 |
What the air quality index means
The index follows the worst of five pollutants: PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, ozone and SO₂. Advice is split between most people and those who feel polluted air more.
| Index | Level | Most people | Asthma, heart or lung conditions, children, older people, pregnancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20 | Good | A normal day | A normal day |
| 21–40 | Fair | A normal day | A normal day |
| 41–60 | Moderate | Everything as usual. | If you start coughing or feel short of breath, run less and avoid hard work outdoors. |
| 61–80 | Poor | Sore eyes or a scratchy throat? Take it easier outdoors. | Less time outside, keep your medicine to hand. |
| 81–100 | Very poor | Exercise indoors and keep windows shut. | No physical exertion outdoors. |
| 100+ | Extremely poor | No outdoor sport; go out only when you need to. | Stay indoors with windows shut. |
Why the air in Cyprus changes
Dust from the deserts
Cyprus has little heavy industry, and on most days the air is good or fair. The exceptions come from outside: several times a year southerly winds carry dust from the Sahara and the Arabian deserts, and PM10 can jump to many times its usual level. Rain and a change of wind clear it within a day or two.
Sun, traffic and ozone
In summer, strong sun turns traffic fumes into ozone, which peaks in the afternoon. Nicosia, inland and with the most traffic, usually has the highest nitrogen dioxide; the coast and Troodos are cleaner.
How we calculate it
Hourly values come from the Copernicus forecast for each city and are updated every day. The level is the European Air Quality Index; our 0–100 number gives 20 points per level, so 41 or more means moderate air or worse.
Frequently asked questions
What is the air quality in Cyprus today?
Right now it is fair in Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca, Protaras, Troodos; good in Ayia Napa.
Is there Saharan dust in Cyprus today?
No. The Copernicus forecast shows no Saharan dust over Cyprus for the next few days.
When is dust season in Cyprus?
Dust can arrive in any month, but most episodes happen from February to May and again in autumn, when southerly winds blow from North Africa and the Middle East.
Is it safe to run outdoors in Limassol today?
Yes for most people: the index is 26, fair.
Why do other apps show different numbers?
This page shows the Copernicus forecast for the whole city, not a single street station. Stations next to busy roads read higher; official station data are published by the Department of Labour Inspection.
Data: Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) European ensemble forecast, about 10 km grid, updated daily; contains CAMS information (2026). Saharan dust: CAMS global forecast. Levels: European Air Quality Index (EEA, 2024). Guidelines: WHO 2021. A city-wide forecast, not a station reading.