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Ashdod, Israel

Full City Profile

226,838 Population 12,436/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Ashdod enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average67.6°F
25% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²)
Population Density12,436/sq mi
Coordinates31.7921°N, 34.6497°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.45"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 7, 2023.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 86 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 104 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 89 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 108 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 97 km
Sep 13, 1993 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel M4.3 142 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 90 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 86 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 121 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 65 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 88 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 95 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 148 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 119 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 113 km
Sep 13, 1990 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel M3.9 50 km
Jan 11, 1992 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M3.7 92 km
Jan 23, 2022 4 km ENE of Kafr Mi?r, Israel M3.7 123 km
Sep 7, 1992 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan M3.7 102 km
Sep 16, 1994 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan M3.6 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 - 86 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake - - 84 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake - 70,000 138 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake - - 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
December 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Ashdod has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 55°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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