Israel Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Rishon LeZion, and Petah Tikva
This month in numbers
Israel experienced its 9th warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 26.22°C, an anomaly of +1.4°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. The three-month period from April to June 2026 also ranked as the 8th warmest on record, with an average of 23.37°C, an anomaly of +1.6°C. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest on record for land temperature, and the April–June period ranked as the 2nd warmest.
What changed
The consistent warmth seen in Israel over the past three months aligns with a broader trend. The country's latest full-year average temperature in 2025 was 21.53°C, making it the 3rd warmest year on record. This contributes to a long-term warming trend of +1.70°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. Israel's June 2026 anomaly of +1.43°C places it 93rd out of 234 regions globally for the latest month's temperature anomaly.
What’s driving change?
The persistent warming trend in Israel is influenced by global climate patterns, including the broader phenomenon of . Additionally, the region has been experiencing , with Israeli scientists warning about gaps in forecasting models for extreme heatwaves in the Middle East, which could reduce lead time for preparedness. A report published in June 2026 also highlighted that Israel remains unprepared for climate change, with no binding climate law as of January 2026 and delays in implementing plans for the Dead Sea basin.
Looking ahead
A powerful El Niño is expected to develop in the autumn of 2026, which could increase the likelihood of heavy rain, flash floods, hail, strong winds, and significant snow during the 2026/27 rainy season.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Israel
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Israel – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Israel
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen BSh · AridIsrael has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±7.8°C) and a wet/dry cycle (80× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Jan (-11 mm, -13%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Israel
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Israel changing?
Israel is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Israel come from?
Climate data for Israel comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Israel climate data cover?
The Israel climate profile covers Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Rishon LeZion and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Israel
How often is the Israel climate update refreshed?
The Israel climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.