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Weather & Climate in Reshafim, Israel
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Reshafim has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 350 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -364 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -364 ft (-111 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 385/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4813°N, 35.4762°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 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 | 90 km | 27 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 58 km | 12 km |
| Sep 13, 1993 | 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 87 km | 0 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 121 km | 13 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 92 km | 0 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel | M4.1 | 95 km | 31 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 4 km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.0 | 123 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 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 | 58 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 58 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 123 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 73 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 54 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 | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in |
Reshafim has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 53°F in February to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.0").