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Weather & Climate in Rafaḩ, Palestinian Territory
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rafaḩ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 24.7 sq mi (64.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2972°N, 34.2436°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Gaza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 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 | 131 km | 27 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Oct 28, 1999 | 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 118 km | 13 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel | M4.1 | 143 km | 31 km |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.1 | 136 km | 20 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan | M4.0 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Oct 7, 1992 | 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan | M4.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1991 | Dead Sea region | M3.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1990 | 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel | M3.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1992 | 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M3.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1992 | 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan | M3.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 98 km WNW of Eilat, Israel | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1994 | 88 km SW of Mitzpe Ramon, Israel | M3.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1999 | 15 km ENE of Dimona, Israel | M2.9 | 92 km | 1 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 | — | 131 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
Rafaḩ has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").