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Weather & Climate in Basmat Ṭab‘ūn, Israel
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Basmat Ṭab‘ūn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 352 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 636 feet.
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 | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,952/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7390°N, 35.1572°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 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 | 124 km | 27 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 95 km | 12 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1993 | 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 63 km | 0 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 69 km | 0 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel | M4.1 | 67 km | 31 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 70 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 | 43 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 124 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 43 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 115 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 33 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 5.5 in |
Basmat Ṭab‘ūn has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 53°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.0").