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Weather & Climate in Şarţah, Palestinian Territory
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Şarţah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 344 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 2,154.5 sq mi (5,580.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1045°N, 35.0920°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hebron |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 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 | 65 km | 27 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 48 km | 12 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 92 km | 12 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 132 km | 0 km |
| Sep 13, 1993 | 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 87 km | 13 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel | M4.1 | 78 km | 31 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 11 km W of Metulla, Israel | M4.0 | 133 km | 1 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 | 107 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 65 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 107 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 40 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 100 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 40 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in |
Şarţah has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.0").