The most detailed information about the water temperature in Ashkelon in Mediterranean Sea (Southern District, Israel). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Ashkelon for a week.
Water temperature in Ashkelon right now
data updated 16 minutes ago64°F
yesterday: 64°F
a week ago: 65°F
Trend: slow drop
Today water temperature in Ashkelon is 64.4°F. This is cool bathing water, but acceptable for short dives for physically fit and hardened people. Continuous exposure to such water for more than four hours can lead to severe hypothermia. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 63°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today roughly corresponds to the average value on this day in recent years. Its value has rise over the last week, but has drop compared to 20 days ago. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 64°F. Water temperature range in Ashkelon in February is from 60 to 66 degrees.
According to our forecast, in the coming days, the water temperature value in Ashkelon will slightly drop and in 10 days it will be 63°F.
Table of water temperature values in Ashkelon
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Feb 21 | 18.4°C | 17.8°C | |
| Feb 22 | 17.9°C | 17.3°C | |
| Feb 23 | 18.5°C | 18.0°C | |
| Feb 24 | 18.3°C | 17.3°C | |
| Feb 25 | 18.3°C | 17.5°C | |
| Feb 26 | 18.8°C | 17.8°C | |
| Feb 27 | 17.8°C | 17.8°C | |
| Feb 28 | 18.0°C | 18.3°C | |
| Mar 1 | 18.0°C | 17.7°C | |
| Mar 2 | 18.5°C | 18.2°C | |
| Mar 3 | 18.3°C | 18.0°C | |
| Mar 4 | 18.8°C | 18.5°C | |
| Mar 5 | 18.0°C | 17.7°C | |
| Mar 6 | 18.0°C | 17.7°C | |
| Mar 7 | 18.3°C | 18.0°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in Israel.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Ashkelon
Water temperature in Ashkelon by month
Ashkelon located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 31 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in April, almost always only at the end of the month. During a year in Ashkelon there are 249 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends In December. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Ashkelon is 74°F, by the seasons: in winter 66°F, in spring 67°F, in summer 81°F, in autumn 80°F. Minimum water temperature (63°F) in Ashkelon it happens in February, maximum (85°F) in August.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Ashkelon changes in each specific month:
Ashkelon: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Zikim Beach | 64°C | 8km |
| Nitsanim Beach | 65°C | 10km |
| Jabalia | 64°C  | 17km |
| Ashdod | 64°C | 19km |
| Gaza | 63°C | 21km |
| Palmachim | 64°C | 32km |
| Khn Ynis | 65°C | 43km |
| Holon | 64°C | 43km |
| Bat Yam | 64°C | 43km |
| Yafo | 63°C | 46km |
| Tel Aviv | 64°C | 51km |
| Herzliya | 65°C | 61km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in Israel recorded in Ein Gedi, its value is 75°F. Lowest - in Netanya, there water temperature now 63°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 65°F.
Water temperature data in Ashkelon and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 41 kilometers. This is Gush Katif (GHK) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Ashkelon: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Ashkelon
20km/hhumidity: 64%, clouds: 2%
15km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 0%
9km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 6%
10km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 44%
11km/hhumidity: 64%, clouds: 59%
12km/hhumidity: 64%, clouds: 100%
13km/hhumidity: 64%, clouds: 100%
20km/hhumidity: 63%, clouds: 67%
23km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 42%
16km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 3%
5km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 2%
11km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 0%
14km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 7%
20km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 80%
22km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 49%
24km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 4%
24km/hhumidity: 65%, clouds: 4%
18km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 14%
13km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 14%
18km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 20%
17km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 15%
15km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 66%
22km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 62%
25km/hhumidity: 61%, clouds: 48%
25km/hhumidity: 62%, clouds: 26%
19km/hhumidity: 59%, clouds: 3%
20km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 25%
14km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 97%
6km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 92%
16km/hhumidity: 65%, clouds: 29%
20km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 31%
19km/hhumidity: 58%, clouds: 33%
18km/hhumidity: 58%, clouds: 24%
14km/hhumidity: 62%, clouds: 33%
7km/hhumidity: 62%, clouds: 44%
4km/hhumidity: 64%, clouds: 31%
3km/hhumidity: 65%, clouds: 16%
10km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 0%
