Ashdod Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Ashdod, South District Israel, Israel. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Ashdod tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 410 mm (16 in) of rain per year. The city experiences a distinct dry season during certain months, contributing to seasonal contrasts shown in the charts below.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Ashdod can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 100 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.
In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 2.3 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.
January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). The city receives 192 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Ashdod Temperature page.
Daily Historical Precipitation
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in June
Explore Ashdod's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Ashdod spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Israel: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Israel. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Ashdod vs World: Rainfall Compared
Ashdod's average annual precipitation is 410 mm (16 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.
Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:
- Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
- Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.
- "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
- The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
- The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.
For more detailed information about Ashdod's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ashdod Climate page.
