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Jerusalem, Israel
Full City Profile
971,800
Population
20,070/sq mi density
2,579 ft
Elevation
786 meters
70°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
Jerusalem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,579 ft (786 m) |
| Area | 48.4 sq mi (125.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 20,070/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7690°N, 35.2163°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
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 | 139 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 33 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 139 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 37 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 138 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 37 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in |
Jerusalem has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.0").