Umm Şafā, Palestinian Territory

Full City Profile

604 Population 237/sq mi density

2,021 ft Elevation 616 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Umm Şafā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	70.2°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	58°F (14°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,021 ft (616 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density	237/sq mi
Coordinates	32.0089°N, 35.1646°W
Timezone	Asia/Hebron

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.59"

Driest Month (May) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 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	52 km
Feb 15, 2008	11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon	M5.1	147 km
Feb 6, 2020	26 km W of Atlit, Israel	M4.5	93 km
Feb 9, 2007	8 km N of Safi, Jordan	M4.5	104 km
Jul 7, 2004	1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan	M4.5	39 km
Mar 15, 2004	20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan	M4.3	79 km
Feb 11, 2008	14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon	M4.3	141 km
Jun 12, 2008	8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon	M4.2	147 km
Jul 30, 2015	24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel	M4.2	74 km
Aug 7, 2011	40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel	M4.1	90 km
Jan 22, 2022	4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel	M4.1	73 km
Aug 2, 1993	6 km ESE of Arad, Israel	M4.1	87 km
Feb 7, 2023	Dead Sea region	M4.1	11 km
Jul 10, 2009	14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon	M4.0	145 km
Feb 9, 2007	3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan	M4.0	112 km
Aug 8, 2004	1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory	M4.0	52 km
Jun 12, 2008	11 km W of Metulla, Israel	M4.0	142 km
Jun 13, 2008	7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon	M4.0	148 km
Jun 12, 2008	6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon	M4.0	149 km
Aug 4, 1997	4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel	M4.0	143 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	115 km
2004	DEAD SEA	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	52 km
1837	ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	6,000	115 km
1546	GAZA - JAFFA	Earthquake	—	—	32 km
1033	AKKO	Earthquake	—	70,000	111 km
746	SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	—	32 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	58°F (14°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
February	52°F (11°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
March	56°F (13°C)	2.8 in
April	63°F (17°C)	0.8 in
May	69°F (20°C)	0.2 in
June	74°F (23°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	83°F (28°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	0.0 in
September	75°F (24°C)	0.0 in
October	70°F (21°C)	0.6 in
November	62°F (16°C)	2.8 in
December	54°F (12°C)	4.7 in

Umm Şafā has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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