Jerusalem Records Warmest November Night
This November, Jerusalem experienced an unusually warm night, marking the highest November nighttime temperature since 1950. On the night leading into Tuesday, temperatures reached 23.2 °C (73.8 °F), breaking the previous record of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F) set in 2012.
New Records Set Amid Unseasonal Warmth
Earlier on Monday, the daytime temperature soared to 31.8 °C (89.2 °F), surpassing a peak not seen in 75 years. Meteorologists predict the warm spell to continue through the week and anticipate that more temperature records might be broken.
Delayed Rainy Season Across Israel
Normally, Israel's rainy season starts in early October with Mediterranean low-pressure systems bringing rainfall along the coast and highlands. However, this year shows a notably dry start, with many areas like Jerusalem, Haifa, and the coastal plain experiencing rainfall near zero or well below average.
Even traditionally wetter northern regions such as the Galilee and the Golan Heights have only seen isolated light showers so far.
"Meteorologists describe an unusually dry start to the season, already foreshadowed in September."
Weather Overshadowed by Other Concerns
While weather news has taken a backseat recently due to ongoing war and hostage crises, these unusual temperature and rainfall patterns raise troubling questions.
Author's Summary: Jerusalem’s record-breaking November warmth and delayed rain highlight an unusual and concerning shift in the region’s typical autumn weather patterns.