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Weather & Climate in Burqah, Palestinian Territory
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burqah 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 1,496 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 | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
| Area | 1,991.9 sq mi (5,159.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3018°N, 35.1926°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hebron |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 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 | 78 km | 27 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 135 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 52 km | 12 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 109 km | 0 km |
| Sep 13, 1993 | 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 115 km | 0 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 104 km | 13 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel | M4.1 | 74 km | 31 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 4 km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.0 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 11 km W of Metulla, Israel | M4.0 | 109 km | 1 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 116 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 83 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 83 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 44 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 80 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 44 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in |
Burqah has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.0").