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Weather & Climate in H̱amam, Israel
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
H̱amam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 347 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of -322 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -322 ft (-98 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 335/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8296°N, 35.4920°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 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 | 129 km | 27 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 48 km | 0 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1993 | 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 54 km | 0 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 111 km | 8 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel | M4.1 | 100 km | 31 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 55 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 | 19 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 129 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 19 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 88 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 50 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in |
H̱amam has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").