Petah Tikva weather forecast now

🌡️32 °C
Humidity:
50 %
Wind:
5.14 m/s
Clouds:
Clear sky

Climate characteristics of Petah Tikva

 

Petah Tikva, located in central Israel, experiences a Mediterranean climate characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

 

Temperature:

  • Summer (June to September): Temperatures range from 25°C to 35°C (77°F to 95°F), with July and August being the hottest months.
  • Winter (December to February): Temperatures typically range from 5°C to 15°C (41°F to 59°F).
  • Spring and Fall: These transitional seasons have milder weather, with average temperatures between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F), making them the most comfortable periods to visit.

Precipitation:

  • Rainfall is highly seasonal, with the wettest months being December and January, receiving around 100-120 mm (4-5 inches) of rain per month.
  • The driest months are July and August, with less than 1 mm (0.04 inches) of rain, reflecting the typical summer drought conditions found in the Mediterranean climate.

Humidity:

  • Summer humidity levels range from 50% to 70%, which, when combined with high temperatures, can feel quite oppressive.
  • In winter, humidity levels drop to around 30% to 40%, leading to cooler, crisper air.

Winds:

  • Petah Tikva experiences southwesterly winds that bring in moisture from the Mediterranean Sea, which helps moderate summer heat.
  • Occasionally, hot, dry "Sharav" winds blow from the Arabian Desert, raising temperatures and reducing humidity. Average wind speeds range from 10 to 15 km/h (6-9 mph), with higher speeds in summer.

Sunlight and UV Index:

  • Summer days (June to September) have longer daylight hours, with sunrise around 5:30 AM and sunset around 7:30 PM, offering about 14 hours of daylight.
  • In winter (December to March), sunrise occurs around 7:00 AM, and sunset is around 5:30 PM, providing about 10 hours of daylight.
  • The UV index during summer ranges from 5 to 8, requiring sun protection, while in winter, it drops to 2 to 4.

Extreme Weather:

  • Snowfall is extremely rare, with the last significant snowfall recorded in 2013. Before that, one of the most famous snow events occurred in 1950 during the "Great Snowstorm of 1950," when several parts of Israel, including Petah Tikva, were blanketed in snow​

Weather in Petah Tikva by month

 

 

January: Average high of 16.8°C and low of 7.4°C. Rainiest month with 147 mm of rain over 11 days. Sea temperature is 18.5°C, and there are about 6.6 hours of daily sunshine.

 

February: Slightly warmer with highs of 17.9°C and lows of 7.8°C. Rainfall decreases to 99 mm across 10 days. Sea temperature is 17.5°C, and daily sunshine increases to 7.4 hours.

 

March: Warmer days with highs of 20°C and lows of 9.2°C. Rainfall drops to 67 mm across 8 days. The sea warms slightly to 17.5°C, and daily sunshine increases to 8.1 hours.

 

April: Significant warming with highs of 24.1°C and lows of 11.9°C. Rainfall reduces to 24 mm over 3 days. The sea temperature rises to 18.7°C, and daily sunshine reaches 9.5 hours.

 

May: Highs reach 26.8°C with lows of 14.9°C. Minimal rain with only 4 mm over 1 day. Sea temperature jumps to 21.1°C, and daily sunshine reaches 11.4 hours.

 

June: Summer begins with highs of 29.1°C and lows of 18.2°C. No rainfall. Sea temperature increases to 24.4°C, and sunshine peaks at 12.9 hours per day.

 

July: Hottest month with highs of 30.5°C and lows of 20.5°C. No rain. Sea temperature reaches 26.8°C, and daily sunshine stays at 12.9 hours.

 

August: Similar to July, with highs of 31°C and lows of 21.1°C. No rain. Sea temperature peaks at 28.1°C, and daily sunshine is about 12.3 hours.

 

September: Highs of 30°C and lows of 19.6°C. Slight chance of rain (1 mm). Sea temperature is 27.8°C, and daily sunshine reduces slightly to 10.9 hours.

 

October: Cooler with highs of 27.7°C and lows of 16.4°C. Rain increases to 30 mm over 3 days. Sea temperature drops to 26.1°C, and daily sunshine is 9.7 hours.

 

November: Highs of 23.6°C and lows of 12.2°C. Rain increases to 79 mm across 5 days. Sea temperature drops to 23.4°C, and daily sunshine is 8.3 hours.

 

December: Cooler with highs of 18.7°C and lows of 9°C. Rainfall increases to 144 mm over 10 days. Sea temperature drops to 20.5°C, and daily sunshine reduces to 6.6 hours

 

This summary highlights the distinct seasonal changes in Petah Tikva, with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters, following a typical Mediterranean climate pattern.

 

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