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Weather & Climate in Gesher HaZiv, Israel
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gesher HaZiv enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 349 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 35.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 399/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0400°N, 35.1119°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
63 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1993 | 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 37 km | 0 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 44 km | 0 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel | M4.1 | 80 km | 31 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 4 km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.0 | 66 km | 13 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 44 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 | 37 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 37 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 97 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 11 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in |
Gesher HaZiv has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 54°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (0.0").