Temperatures Cooler Than Average With Light Local Rain, ynet.co.il reported

Temperatures Drop Below Seasonal Average With Light Southern Rains

Temperatures were expected to drop slightly, bringing cooler-than-average conditions to the mountains and inland areas while light local rains fell mainly in the south and east, ynet.co.il reported. The mid-day hours brought spotty precipitation to the southern and eastern regions, before spreading toward the north and along the coastal plain later in the afternoon. Jerusalem recorded a high of 23 degrees Celsius and a low of 15, while Tel Aviv ranged between 20 and 27 degrees. Haifa registered 21 to 26 degrees, Safed reached 15 to 23 degrees, and Eilat spanned 24 to 31 degrees.

Temperatures Rise as Coastal Winds Strengthen

Temperatures will climb back to seasonal norms tomorrow, accompanied by strengthening northern winds along the coastal plain starting around midday. A further slight rise on Thursday will push readings marginally above the seasonal average, paired with brisk northerly coastal winds during the afternoon hours. Friday will maintain those same temperature levels alongside recurring afternoon winds along the coast. Meteorological data shows Qatzrin ranging from 17 to 28 degrees, Tiberias from 20 to 29, Nazareth from 20 to 28, and Afula from 19 to 29.

Regional Readings Across Israel

Beit Shean registered a high of 31 degrees and a low of 21, matching Eilat’s peak temperature of 31 degrees with a 24-degree low. Lod recorded 20 to 28 degrees, Ashdod spanned 20 to 28 degrees, and Ein Gedi registered 24 to 30 degrees. Beersheba experienced temperatures between 19 and 28 degrees, while Mitzpe Ramon recorded a cooler range of 18 to 25 degrees.