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Rafaḩ, Palestinian Territory
Full City Profile
126,305
Population
5,111/sq mi density
98 ft
Elevation
30 meters
68°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Rafaḩ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 24.7 sq mi (64.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2972°N, 34.2436°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Gaza |
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 | — | 131 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
Rafaḩ has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").