Hulda weather forecast for tomorrow

Climate Characteristics of Hulda

General Overview

Hulda enjoys a Mediterranean climate typical of the central Shephelah (lowlands) region. Its geographical location, roughly halfway between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jerusalem hills, creates a blend of coastal humidity with slight continental influences, manifested in noticeable temperature differences between day and night.

Summer Season and Warm Months

Summer in Hulda is hot and humid. Daytime temperatures typically range between 31°C and 33°C (88-91°F), and heat stress is clearly felt during the afternoon. Due to its relative distance from the sea, daytime humidity is slightly lower than on the coast, but humidity rises at night, making the air feel stickier. A westerly breeze is often felt in the evenings, providing some relief.

Winter Season and Precipitation

The winter in the area is mild and rainy. Most precipitation falls between November and March, with an annual average of approximately 530 mm. Winter temperatures are pleasant during the day (about 18°C/64°F), but nights can be quite cool due to cold air settling in the lowlands. Snow does not fall in this area, and frost events are very rare.

Transition Seasons and Special Phenomena

Transition seasons in Hulda are characterized by sharp changes and spectacular blooms in the nearby Hulda Forest and the kibbutz fields. In spring, "Sharav" (heatwave) events accompanied by dry and hot easterly winds are common. Autumn features a gradual decrease in humidity and changes in cloud formations heralding the arrival of the first rains.

Weather in Hulda by Month

January

January is the coldest and rainiest month of the year. Average daytime temperatures range around 17°C, and at night they drop to an average of 9°C. This is the peak of the rainy season, characterized by winter systems bringing plenty of rain that turns the heavy lowland soil saturated and muddy.

February

Winter continues in full force with temperatures similar to January. February is a month when the fields around Hulda are at their peak green bloom. Rainy days are still frequent, but longer breaks of pleasant sunshine between systems can be felt.

March

March marks the transition from winter to spring with a gradual daytime temperature rise to about 20°C. It is a volatile month where warm sunny days can quickly turn into sporadic rain showers. The blooming of cyclamens and anemones in the nearby Hulda Forest is at its peak.

April

Especially pleasant spring weather visits the kibbutz. Temperatures climb to 24°C during the day, and nights are pleasant (about 12°C). Humidity is relatively low, and visibility is excellent. Occasional short heatwaves may occur, bringing light haze.

May

Temperatures rise to about 27°C, and days become warm and sunny. Rain almost completely disappears. The atmosphere becomes summer-like, but relative dryness (before summer humidity sets in) maintains a very comfortable feeling in the shade and during the evenings.

June

June opens the official summer season. Daytime temperatures range around 30°C, and humidity begins to rise gradually. Skies are completely clear with no chance of precipitation. Heat stress begins to be felt primarily during the afternoon hours.

July

A very hot and humid month. The average daytime temperature is 31°C, and nights are warm at about 22°C. Heat stress is clearly felt due to the combination of heat and high humidity, and the skies remain consistently cloudless throughout the month.

August

The hottest and most humid month of the year in Hulda. Temperatures range around 32°C during the day, and at night they remain high (about 23°C). Heat stress is at its peak with no relief from precipitation. This is the most climatically challenging month in the inner Shephelah.

September

The start of autumn brings a gradual relief from daytime heat. Temperatures drop to 31°C, and nights become slightly more pleasant toward the end of the month. Humidity is still high, but a slight decreasing trend in the "heavy" feeling is felt.

October

Significant relief in temperatures to an average of 28°C during the day. Nights become cool and pleasant (about 17°C), and the first rains ("Yoreh") may occur. The air becomes clearer and cleaner after the dusty summer months.

November

Temperatures drop to 23°C during the day, and the atmosphere becomes wintry. Rainfall increases significantly, and winds strengthen. This is the transition month when long clothes are worn again and rain systems become more consistent.

December

Winter officially returns to Hulda. Temperatures drop to 18°C during the day and 10°C at night. Rainy days are frequent and the sky is cloudy most of the time. The heavy soil of the kibbutz fields becomes very muddy, and the scent of rain and earth is everywhere.