Nablus, Palestinian Territory

Full City Profile

177,638 Population 15,861/sq mi density
1,867 ft Elevation 569 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Nablus has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)

Geography

Elevation1,867 ft (569 m)
Area11.2 sq mi (29.0 km²)
Population Density15,861/sq mi
Coordinates32.2211°N, 35.2544°E
TimezoneAsia/Hebron

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.1"
63% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.71"
Driest Month (May) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 67 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 123 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 131 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 125 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 79 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 42 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 98 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 117 km
Sep 13, 1993 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel M4.3 143 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 94 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 123 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 110 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 15 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 83 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 48 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 28 km
Jul 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M4.0 121 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 124 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 124 km
Jun 12, 2008 11 km W of Metulla, Israel M4.0 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 90 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 67 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake - 6,000 90 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake - - 34 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake - 70,000 90 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake - - 34 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 5.7 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in

Nablus has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 50°F in February to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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