Heat Wave Summary

An extreme and prolonged heat wave affected our region from August 8-14, 2025. Temperatures during the heat wave reached over 45°C in the Jordan Valley and Arava, and over 40°C in the mountains. Temperature records were broken at various stations - both maximum temperatures such as 49.7°C in Gilgal (Central Jordan Valley) and minimum temperatures, including a new national record of 37.1°C in Sedom (in the Dead Sea 388 meters below the sea level). During most daytime hours, heat stress ranged from heavy to extreme, and the national heat stress record was also broken.