Silwād, Palestinian Territory

Full City Profile

7,006 Population 965/sq mi density

2,769 ft Elevation 844 meters

78°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Silwād 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. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. 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 Average	77.5°F
	44% above US avg
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	93°F (34°C)
Sunny Days	344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,769 ft (844 m)
Area	7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²)
Population Density	965/sq mi
Coordinates	31.9763°N, 35.2613°W
Timezone	Asia/Hebron

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.1"

63% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.45"

Driest Month (May) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 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	43 km
Feb 6, 2020	26 km W of Atlit, Israel	M4.5	101 km
Feb 9, 2007	8 km N of Safi, Jordan	M4.5	98 km
Jul 7, 2004	1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan	M4.5	30 km
Feb 11, 2008	14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon	M4.3	144 km
Mar 15, 2004	20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan	M4.3	72 km
Jun 12, 2008	8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon	M4.2	149 km
Jul 30, 2015	24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel	M4.2	68 km
Aug 7, 2011	40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel	M4.1	99 km
Jan 22, 2022	4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel	M4.1	74 km
Feb 7, 2023	Dead Sea region	M4.1	12 km
Aug 2, 1993	6 km ESE of Arad, Israel	M4.1	82 km
Aug 4, 1997	4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel	M4.0	143 km
Jun 12, 2008	11 km W of Metulla, Israel	M4.0	144 km
Feb 9, 2007	3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan	M4.0	106 km
Jul 10, 2009	14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon	M4.0	148 km
Aug 8, 2004	1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory	M4.0	55 km
May 19, 2008	13 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon	M3.9	145 km
Jun 12, 2008	10 km SW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon	M3.9	148 km
Sep 13, 1990	49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel	M3.9	102 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	116 km
2004	DEAD SEA	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	43 km
1837	ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	6,000	116 km
1546	GAZA - JAFFA	Earthquake	—	—	23 km
1033	AKKO	Earthquake	—	70,000	116 km
746	SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	—	23 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	62°F (17°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
February	48°F (9°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
March	52°F (11°C)	2.9 in
April	60°F (16°C)	0.9 in
May	67°F (19°C)	0.2 in
June	72°F (22°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	93°F (34°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	74°F (24°C)	0.0 in
September	72°F (22°C)	0.0 in
October	68°F (20°C)	0.5 in
November	58°F (15°C)	2.2 in
December	50°F (10°C)	3.5 in

Silwād has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 48°F in February to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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