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Weather & Climate in Eshta’ol, Israel
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eshta’ol 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet.
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 | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7807°N, 35.0099°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 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 | 53 km | 27 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 57 km | 12 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 86 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 68 km | 12 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 62 km | 13 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.1 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel | M4.1 | 101 km | 31 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1992 | 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan | M4.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan | M4.0 | 96 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1990 | 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel | M3.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1991 | Dead Sea region | M3.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1992 | 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M3.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2022 | 4 km ENE of Kafr Mi?r, Israel | M3.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1992 | 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan | M3.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan | M3.6 | 67 km | 10 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 | 143 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 53 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 143 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 136 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in |
Eshta’ol has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (0.0").