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al-Kum, Palestinian Territory
Full City Profile
2,568
Population
1/sq mi density
1,417 ft
Elevation
432 meters
65°F
Avg Temperature
18°C
al-Kum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 339 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Area | 1,991.9 sq mi (5,159.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5312°N, 34.9606°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hebron |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 58 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in |
al-Kum has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 51°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.0").