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Weather & Climate in Bar Yuẖay, Israel
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bar Yuẖay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,310 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,310 ft (704 m) |
| Area | 2,853.7 sq mi (7,391.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9985°N, 35.4442°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
64 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 11, 2004 | 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel | M5.3 | 148 km | 27 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 116 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 29 km | 0 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1993 | 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 35 km | 0 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 91 km | 8 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel | M4.1 | 103 km | 31 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 36 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 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 | 5 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 5 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 76 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 41 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in |
Bar Yuẖay has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.0").