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Weather & Climate in Majdal Shams, Israel
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Majdal Shams enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,832 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,832 ft (1,168 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,885/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2703°N, 35.7716°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
66 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 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 33 km | 0 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 30 km | 0 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel | M4.1 | 145 km | 31 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 101 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 | 39 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 39 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 33 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 78 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 6.3 in |
Majdal Shams has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.0").