Saffārīn, Palestinian Territory

Full City Profile

753 Population 116/sq mi density

1,102 ft Elevation 336 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Saffārīn 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	1,102 ft (336 m)
Area	6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Population Density	116/sq mi
Coordinates	32.2623°N, 35.1103°W
Timezone	Asia/Hebron

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"

42% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.91"

Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 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	77 km
Feb 15, 2008	11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon	M5.1	120 km
Mar 26, 1997	3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon	M5.0	129 km
Feb 9, 2007	8 km N of Safi, Jordan	M4.5	132 km
Feb 6, 2020	26 km W of Atlit, Israel	M4.5	67 km
Jul 7, 2004	1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan	M4.5	55 km
Mar 15, 2004	20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan	M4.3	107 km
Feb 11, 2008	14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon	M4.3	115 km
Sep 13, 1993	94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel	M4.3	130 km
Jun 12, 2008	8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon	M4.2	121 km
Jul 30, 2015	24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel	M4.2	102 km
Feb 7, 2023	Dead Sea region	M4.1	23 km
Aug 2, 1993	6 km ESE of Arad, Israel	M4.1	115 km
Aug 7, 2011	40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel	M4.1	69 km
Jan 22, 2022	4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel	M4.1	53 km
Jul 10, 2009	14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon	M4.0	118 km
Jul 5, 2014	4 km NE of Sidon, Lebanon	M4.0	150 km
Jun 12, 2008	11 km W of Metulla, Israel	M4.0	116 km
Jun 12, 2008	6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon	M4.0	125 km
Jun 13, 2008	7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon	M4.0	122 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	—	77 km
1837	ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	6,000	90 km
1546	GAZA - JAFFA	Earthquake	—	—	47 km
1033	AKKO	Earthquake	—	70,000	83 km
746	SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	—	47 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

Saffārīn 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").

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