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Weather & Climate in Midreshet Ben-Gurion, Israel
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Midreshet Ben-Gurion enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 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 7.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 164.8 sq mi (426.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8515°N, 34.7834°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 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 | 117 km | 27 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 79 km W of Eilat, Israel | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 71 km | 15 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 145 km | 12 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 34 km WNW of Eilat, Israel | M4.5 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 92 km | 12 km |
| Oct 28, 1999 | 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1996 | 25 km NW of Eilat, Israel | M4.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 90 km | 13 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 25 km NW of Eilat, Israel | M4.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1999 | 15 km N of Eilat, Israel | M4.1 | 129 km | 17 km |
| Apr 25, 1998 | 68 km W of Eilat, Israel | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan | M4.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.1 | 65 km | 20 km |
| Oct 7, 1992 | 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan | M4.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan | M4.0 | 79 km | 2 km |
| Sep 28, 1991 | Dead Sea region | M3.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1990 | 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel | M3.9 | 139 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 | — | 117 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in |
Midreshet Ben-Gurion has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.0").