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Weather & Climate in Mitzpe Ramon, Israel
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mitzpe Ramon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 325 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,815 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,815 ft (858 m) |
| Area | 24.3 sq mi (62.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6094°N, 34.8011°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Nov 23, 1995 | 23 km WSW of Tala Bay, Jordan | M5.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2004 | 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel | M5.3 | 138 km | 27 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 79 km W of Eilat, Israel | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 14 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 34 km WNW of Eilat, Israel | M4.5 | 103 km | 16 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 84 km | 15 km |
| Dec 23, 1995 | 22 km E of Aqaba, Jordan | M4.4 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 42 km NNW of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1995 | 28 km N of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 10 km ESE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.3 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Oct 28, 1999 | 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.3 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 109 km | 13 km |
| Nov 18, 1996 | 25 km NW of Eilat, Israel | M4.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 25 km NW of Eilat, Israel | M4.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan | M4.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1999 | 15 km N of Eilat, Israel | M4.1 | 102 km | 17 km |
| Nov 29, 1995 | 15 km WSW of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.1 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1998 | 68 km W of Eilat, Israel | M4.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 138 km |
| 1068 | GULF OF AQABA | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in |
Mitzpe Ramon has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.0").