Jericho weather in June
In June, Jericho sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 1 mm of rain across 0.1 wet days and about 14 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 32°C in the first days to 34°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 98% of the time in June, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 54 min at the start of June to 14 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Jericho's 3rd-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Jericho's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- 0.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 06 min
- 4:36 AM – 6:41 PM
- Cloud cover
- 5%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.99 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- out of 10
Jericho is city in West Bank, Palestine.
- Density
- 335/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- ~9600 BCE
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Highs climb over the month, from about 32°C in the first days to 34°C by the end.
A typical June day in Jericho reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 36°C. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 3°C warmer than May and about 2°C cooler than July.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 22 |
| 2 | 32 | 22 |
| 3 | 32 | 22 |
| 4 | 32 | 22 |
| 5 | 32 | 22 |
| 6 | 32 | 22 |
| 7 | 32 | 22 |
| 8 | 32 | 22 |
| 9 | 32 | 22 |
| 10 | 33 | 22 |
| 11 | 33 | 22 |
| 12 | 33 | 23 |
| 13 | 33 | 23 |
| 14 | 33 | 23 |
| 15 | 33 | 23 |
| 16 | 33 | 23 |
| 17 | 33 | 23 |
| 18 | 33 | 23 |
| 19 | 33 | 23 |
| 20 | 33 | 23 |
| 21 | 34 | 23 |
| 22 | 34 | 24 |
| 23 | 34 | 24 |
| 24 | 34 | 24 |
| 25 | 34 | 24 |
| 26 | 34 | 24 |
| 27 | 34 | 24 |
| 28 | 34 | 24 |
| 29 | 34 | 24 |
| 30 | 34 | 24 |
How June really feels in Jericho
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 27 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in June is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Jericho weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 4th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17° / 11° | 56 | 8.2 | 10.2 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 18° / 12° | 45 | 7.8 | 10.8 | 6.3 |
| Mar | 21° / 14° | 29 | 5.7 | 11.8 | 7.5 |
| Apr | 25° / 16° | 9 | 2.6 | 12.8 | 8.4 |
| May | 30° / 20° | 4 | 0.8 | 13.6 | 6.7 |
| Jun | 33° / 23° | 1 | 0.1 | 14 | 4.9 |
| Jul | 35° / 25° | 0 | 0 | 13.9 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 35° / 25° | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 33° / 24° | 1 | 0.2 | 12.2 | 4.7 |
| Oct | 30° / 21° | 5 | 1.7 | 11.2 | 6.7 |
| Nov | 24° / 16° | 18 | 4 | 10.4 | 8.1 |
| Dec | 19° / 13° | 37 | 6.7 | 10 | 6.9 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 98% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 2% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 1%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 96 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Cloudier (%) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96 | 4 |
| 2 | 96 | 4 |
| 3 | 97 | 3 |
| 4 | 98 | 2 |
| 5 | 98 | 2 |
| 6 | 98 | 2 |
| 7 | 98 | 2 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Jericho gets around 1 mm of rain over 0.1 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 0% and peaks near 1% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the humid band about 56% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 12% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 53 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Humid (%) | 33 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 52 | 53 | 56 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 59 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 53 | 33 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 12 | 51 | 36 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | 10 | 50 | 38 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | 9 | 49 | 40 | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | 8 | 47 | 42 | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | 8 | 45 | 45 | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | 7 | 43 | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | 6 | 41 | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | 5 | 39 | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| 10 | 5 | 37 | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| 11 | 4 | 35 | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| 12 | 3 | 32 | 59 | 6 | 0 |
| 13 | 3 | 30 | 60 | 7 | 0 |
| 14 | 2 | 28 | 62 | 8 | 0 |
| 15 | 2 | 26 | 63 | 9 | 0 |
| 16 | 2 | 24 | 64 | 10 | 0 |
| 17 | 2 | 22 | 64 | 12 | 0 |
| 18 | 1 | 21 | 65 | 13 | 0 |
| 19 | 1 | 19 | 66 | 14 | 0 |
| 20 | 1 | 17 | 66 | 16 | 0 |
| 21 | 1 | 16 | 65 | 18 | 0 |
| 22 | 1 | 15 | 65 | 19 | 0 |
| 23 | 1 | 14 | 64 | 21 | 0 |
| 24 | 1 | 13 | 64 | 22 | 0 |
| 25 | 1 | 12 | 64 | 23 | 0 |
| 26 | 1 | 11 | 63 | 25 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 | 10 | 63 | 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 | 10 | 62 | 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 | 9 | 60 | 30 | 1 |
| 30 | 0 | 8 | 59 | 32 | 1 |
Wind in June
Winds average 7 km/h in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 13 h 54 min at the start of June to 14 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 4:38 AM to 4:39 AM, and sunset from 6:33 PM to 6:43 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.9 | 13.9 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.9 | 4:38 | 6:33 |
| 2 | 13.9 | 4:38 | 6:34 |
| 3 | 14.0 | 4:37 | 6:35 |
| 4 | 14.0 | 4:37 | 6:35 |
| 5 | 14.0 | 4:37 | 6:36 |
| 6 | 14.0 | 4:37 | 6:36 |
| 7 | 14.0 | 4:37 | 6:37 |
| 8 | 14.0 | 4:37 | 6:37 |
| 9 | 14.0 | 4:36 | 6:38 |
| 10 | 14.0 | 4:36 | 6:38 |
| 11 | 14.0 | 4:36 | 6:39 |
| 12 | 14.0 | 4:36 | 6:39 |
| 13 | 14.1 | 4:36 | 6:39 |
| 14 | 14.1 | 4:36 | 6:40 |
| 15 | 14.1 | 4:36 | 6:40 |
| 16 | 14.1 | 4:36 | 6:41 |
| 17 | 14.1 | 4:36 | 6:41 |
| 18 | 14.1 | 4:37 | 6:41 |
| 19 | 14.1 | 4:37 | 6:41 |
| 20 | 14.1 | 4:37 | 6:42 |
| 21 | 14.1 | 4:37 | 6:42 |
| 22 | 14.1 | 4:37 | 6:42 |
| 23 | 14.1 | 4:37 | 6:42 |
| 24 | 14.1 | 4:38 | 6:43 |
| 25 | 14.1 | 4:38 | 6:43 |
| 26 | 14.1 | 4:38 | 6:43 |
| 27 | 14.1 | 4:38 | 6:43 |
| 28 | 14.1 | 4:39 | 6:43 |
| 29 | 14.1 | 4:39 | 6:43 |
| 30 | 14.1 | 4:39 | 6:43 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 7.99 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.91 kWh/m² to a high of 7.99 kWh/m² in June across the year — June's 7.99 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 8 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 15 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 8.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Jericho
None of Jericho's seasonal hazards are active in June. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Jericho sees seasonal dust haze (May), heaviest in May.
Is June a good time to visit Jericho?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a reasonable time to visit Jericho for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Jericho in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Jericho sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Jericho in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Jericho peaks around June 19 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Jericho in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Jericho is worst in December — around 70 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.0× the cleanest month (July, 35 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 68 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 36 | 41 | 48 | 64 | 70 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 68 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 63 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 58 | Unhealthy |
| May | 50 | Poor |
| Jun | 40 | Poor |
| Jul | 35 | Poor |
| Aug | 36 | Poor |
| Sep | 41 | Poor |
| Oct | 48 | Poor |
| Nov | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 70 | Unhealthy |
Where is Jericho?
Jericho sits at 31.9°N, 35.5°E, -233 m above sea level, in Palestinian Territory. The nearest listed city is Ma‘ale Adummim, 17 km away.
Topography around Jericho
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Jericho.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Jericho has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 434 m around an average of -191 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,209 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,660 m.
The land around Jericho is covered by bare terrain (40%) and artificial surfaces (34%) within 3 km, bare terrain (48%) and grassland (29%) within 16 km, and grassland (30%) and bare terrain (26%) within 80 km.
Palestinian Territory travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type C / H
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- GDP per capita
- $3,171
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 81%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.6
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 5.3
- per 100k/yr, 2016
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 463
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Jericho (31.8667°, 35.45°, elevation -233 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).