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Does Israel have a lot of rainfall?
Israel’s northern and coastal areas have a Mediterranean climate characterized by hot and dry summers and cool, rainy winters. The highest rainfall is observed in the North and center parts of the country and decreases in the southern part of Israel, from the Negev Desert to Eilat, where rainfall is negligible.
What is the rainiest month in Israel?
January
| Quick Climate Info | |
|---|---|
| Hottest Month | August (82 °F avg) |
| Coldest Month | January (57 °F avg) |
| Wettest Month | January (2.19″ avg) |
| Windiest Month | July (8 mph avg) |
Does it rain a lot in Jerusalem?
Rainfall/ Precipitation in Jerusalem, Israel Jerusalem is transfered on balance 590 mm (23.2 in) of rainfall per year, or 49.2 mm (1.9 in) per month. On average there are 42 days per year with more than 0.1 mm (0.004 in) of rainfall (precipitation) or 3.5 days with a quantity of rain, sleet, snow etc. per month.
How many times does it rain in Jerusalem?
Throughout the year, in Jerusalem, there are 45.2 rainfall days, and 95mm (3.74″) of precipitation is accumulated.
Does Israel get cold?
Generally speaking there are two seasons in Israel – the Winter and the Summer. In the northern part of Israel (Galil and Golan) it gets colder than that – some mountain peaks also get some minimal snow in winter. Jerusalem also gets quite cold during the winter and usually gets a day or two of snowfall every year.
Did it ever snow in Israel?
Snowfall in Israel is uncommon, but it occurs in higher parts of the country. In January and February 1950, Jerusalem experienced the largest snowfall registered since the beginning of meteorological measurements in 1870.
How hot does it get in Israel?
Israel temperatures are usually in the high 80’s (27C), 90’s (32C). Tel Aviv, and Tiberias will be hot and humid (like New York or Miami). Jerusalem is dryer and cooler, particularly at night. Massada & Eilat are extremely hot (possibly above 110F (43C), but dry.