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Shokat as-Sufi, Palestinian Territory

Full City Profile

15,000 Population 1,767/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Shokat as-Sufi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above US avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area849.4 sq mi (2,200.0 km²)
Population Density1,767/sq mi
Coordinates31.2586°N, 34.2824°W
TimezoneAsia/Gaza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"
65% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.05"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 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 M5.3 129 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 145 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 113 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 120 km
Oct 28, 1999 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.3 124 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 115 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 129 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 130 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 95 km
Jun 15, 2021 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan M4.1 139 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 146 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 118 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 125 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 115 km
Sep 13, 1990 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel M3.9 83 km
Jun 24, 1994 88 km SW of Mitzpe Ramon, Israel M3.7 126 km
Jan 11, 1992 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M3.7 104 km
Sep 7, 1992 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan M3.7 121 km
Jan 3, 1994 98 km WNW of Eilat, Israel M3.7 143 km
Sep 10, 1993 87 km WNW of Eilat, Israel M3.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 129 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 56°F (14°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 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
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

Shokat as-Sufi has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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