Heat

Jerusalem heat reaches November record, center weather station reports

The next two days could see Israel's capital city set a historical record, last reached in 1941.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

People cool down in spring water during a heatwave near Jerusalem on July 23, 2023.

An illustrative image of a woman outside in the summer.

SOS: Save our skin - skincare tips for the Israeli summer

Here are some easy, affordable strategies that can help you cope with Israeli heat waves, from sun protection basics to cooling tricks to keep your skin glowing (minus the sweat).

AUGUST 30, 2025|ByMAYA GUR ARIEH

Hummingbirds increasingly sought shade, reducing time for nectar foraging.

Extreme heat - not deforestation - is the main driver of tropical bird collapse

An analysis of 3,000 bird species during 70 years found tropical populations currently face around 30 extreme heat days per year versus three in the mid-20th century.

AUGUST 16, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israel breaks electricity consumption record as heatwave continues

Wednesday's consumption crossed the 17,000 megawatt threshold for the first time, just a day after Israel crossed the 16,000 mark.

AUGUST 13, 2025|ByYOAV ETIEL

Extreme weather strikes throughout Israel amid springtime heatwave

Israel's current heat wave is expected to reach its peak on Friday, with most of the country experiencing extremely high temperatures.

JUNE 2, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israeli hazy forecast may turn into isolated sandstorms

The Environmental Protection and Health ministries warned that high to very high levels of air pollution will affect most of the country.

MAY 22, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Tourists on Mount Olives look at the foggy view of the Old City of Jerusalem on April 24, 2022, as a major sand storm hit across Israel.

Can forgetting your child in the car happen to just about anyone? – study

In moments where there is a lot going on, the intention can be lost. The researchers added that this could happen to anyone.

MAY 21, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

How to keep your car window from becoming foggy

Experts say Qatar can lead Gulf on protections for workers against heat stress

Qatar bans work from more than twice the hours banned in Saudi Arabia, where the majority of the region's construction projects are underway.

MAY 9, 2023ByREUTERS

Migrant labourers work at a construction site at the Aspire Zone in Doha, Qatar, March 26, 2016

Iran, Gulf states at highest risk for death from heat at end of century - study

Under high-emissions scenarios, approximately 123 people per 100,000 in MENA are predicted to die annually from heat-related causes – nearly 60 times greater than current figures.

APRIL 4, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Global warming: Temperatures in 2022 fifth warmest on record (Illustrative).

Two heat waves may strike Israel in summer, cause increased death

Israel may experience two severe heat waves this summer, with temperatures hitting as high as 49 degrees C (120 degrees F), according to the Defense Ministry.

MARCH 26, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN

Spring brings muddy terrain in Ukraine that favors defenders - UK intel

Soil in contested areas such as Bakhmut is freezing at night and thawing in the day, leading to the conditions. The mud will be at its worst by late March, said the ministry.

MARCH 2, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR