July 2026 Eighth Hottest Since 1968

According to Fileleftheros, citing statistical data from the Greek Cypriot Meteorological Service, this July ranked as the eighth hottest July since weather records began in 1968.

The report said that yellow or orange weather warnings were issued on one out of every three days during the month due to severe weather conditions. Although temperatures reached as high as 44.7°C in some areas, the month was still considered relatively milder compared with some previous Julys.

The newspaper also cited a study by the Cyprus Institute, the findings of which were released yesterday, warning that failure to implement heat adaptation measures in workplaces could result in cumulative economic losses of between €2.3 billion and €3.8 billion by 2050.

According to the study, the frequency of extreme heat events is expected to continue increasing. Workers in the construction, agriculture and tourism sectors are projected to require an additional nine days of work stoppages due to unsafe climate conditions by 2030, rising to 27 additional days by 2050.

The economic cost of mandatory work stoppages caused by extreme weather is estimated to reach €101 million in 2030, equivalent to 0.4% of GDP, and €303 million by 2050, or 0.7% of GDP.

Overall, cumulative economic losses between 2026 and 2050 are projected to range between €2.3 billion and €3.8 billion, representing around 0.5% of GDP.