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Ar Rās, Palestinian Territory
Full City Profile
535
Population
75/sq mi density
915 ft
Elevation
279 meters
69°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Ar Rās enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2513°N, 35.0620°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hebron |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1759 | AKKO | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 2,000 | 93 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 79 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 93 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 50 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 83 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 50 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in |
Ar Rās has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 53°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.0").