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Weather & Climate in Ma‘galim, Israel
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ma‘galim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°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 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 950/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3969°N, 34.5995°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 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 | 95 km | 27 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 112 km | 12 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 88 km | 15 km |
| Oct 28, 1999 | 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 83 km | 13 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel | M4.1 | 131 km | 31 km |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan | M4.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.1 | 122 km | 20 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1992 | 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan | M4.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan | M4.0 | 100 km | 2 km |
| Sep 28, 1991 | Dead Sea region | M3.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1990 | 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel | M3.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1992 | 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M3.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1994 | 88 km SW of Mitzpe Ramon, Israel | M3.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1992 | 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan | M3.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 95 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in |
Ma‘galim has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.0").