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Weather & Climate in Tirat Karmel, Israel
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tirat Karmel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 349 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 35.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,881/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7602°N, 34.9718°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 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 | 132 km | 27 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 69 km | 0 km |
| Sep 13, 1993 | 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel | M4.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 76 km | 0 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel | M4.1 | 52 km | 31 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 77 km | 1 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 77 km | 5 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 | 56 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 132 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 56 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 126 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 27 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 5.6 in |
Tirat Karmel has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.0").