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Weather & Climate in Dayr Jarīr, Palestinian Territory
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dayr Jarīr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 344 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,936 feet.
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 | 2,936 ft (895 m) |
| Area | 1,991.9 sq mi (5,159.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9664°N, 35.2926°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hebron |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 41 km | 27 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 97 km | 15 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 27 km | 12 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 70 km | 12 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 66 km | 13 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel | M4.1 | 102 km | 31 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan | M4.0 | 104 km | 2 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 11 km W of Metulla, Israel | M4.0 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1990 | 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel | M3.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1991 | Dead Sea region | M3.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 13 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M3.9 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 10 km SW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M3.9 | 149 km | 4 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 | 117 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 41 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 117 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 20 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 118 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 20 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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 |
Dayr Jarīr 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").