Yeruham hourly weather forecast

Climate Characteristics of Yeruham

General Overview

Yeruham is characterized by a continental-desert climate with moderate mountainous influences. Due to its elevation (about 530 meters), the weather is more comfortable than in lower-lying desert areas, featuring high dryness, clear air, and significant temperature differences between day and night throughout the year.

Summer Season and Warm Months

Summer in Yeruham is hot and very dry, but much more tolerable than on the coastal plain due to the lack of humidity. Daytime temperatures range around 31°C to 33°C, but thanks to the dryness, heat stress is not oppressive. In the evenings and at night, temperatures drop rapidly and the weather becomes cool and pleasant, providing significant relief from the daytime heat.

Winter Season and Precipitation

Winter in Yeruham is quite cold, especially during the nighttime hours. Daytime temperatures range from 15°C to 17°C, but at night they can drop below 5°C. Annual precipitation is sparse (averaging about 100 mm), but rain events can be intense, causing flash floods in the streams surrounding the town and the nearby Yeruham Lake.

Transition Seasons and Special Phenomena

Transition seasons are short and characterized by extreme temperature shifts and occasional dust storms. Spring brings a brief and spectacular desert bloom, while autumn features exceptionally clear skies and extreme dryness.

Weather in Yeruham by Month

January

January is the coldest month of the year. Daytime temperatures range around 15°C, and at night they drop to 6°C on average. It is a relatively dry month compared to the rest of the country, but isolated rain events can be very cold and accompanied by strong winds.

February

The weather in February continues to be cold, especially during nighttime and early morning hours. Temperatures are similar to January, and the clear desert air allows for excellent visibility. This is a good time to see desert blooms if rains occurred earlier in the season.

March

In March, a gradual daytime warming to about 19°C begins, but nights remain very cold. It is a month characterized by instability—desert heatwaves may occur alongside sudden showers that can cause flash floods in the area.

April

Especially pleasant spring weather. Temperatures climb to 24°C during the day, and nights are cool (about 11°C). Humidity is zero, and the sky is usually blue and cloudless. This is one of the best months for hiking around Yeruham Lake.

May

Temperatures rise to about 28°C and days become warm and sunny. Rain almost completely disappears. The atmosphere becomes summer-like, but the desert dryness maintains a relatively comfortable feeling in the afternoon hours.

June

June opens the dry summer season. Daytime temperatures range around 31°C, and low humidity makes the heat tolerable. After sunset, temperatures drop rapidly to 18°C, providing very cool and pleasant evenings.

July

A very hot and dry month during the day (about 32°C), but comfortable at night. While other cities suffer from humidity, nights in Yeruham remain dry and cool (about 20°C), allowing for significant relief from the daily heat.

August

The hottest month of the year. Temperatures peak at 33°C during the day. Heat stress is felt under the sun at noon, but in the shade, the feeling is more comfortable. Nights remain pleasant with a light desert breeze.

September

The start of autumn brings a gradual relief from the heat. Daytime temperatures drop to 31°C and nights become cooler. The sky occasionally fills with high cloud cover, and visibility becomes excellent.

October

Significant relief in temperatures to an average of 27°C during the day. Nights become cool and pleasant (about 15°C), and first local rains may occur toward the end of the month. The air becomes particularly clear and clean.

November

Temperatures drop to 21°C during the day and the atmosphere becomes cool. Nights get cold (about 10°C) and require warm clothing. This is a month when the chance of rain increases, and the desert begins to prepare for winter.

December

Winter returns to Yeruham. Temperatures drop to 16°C during the day and 7°C at night. Days are short, and the air is very cold and dry. The sky may be partly cloudy, but sunny desert days are still common.