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 21 minutes ago21.1°C
yesterday: 21.1°C
a week ago: 20.4°C
Trend: slow rise
Today water temperature in Ashkelon is 21.1°C. This water is cool and invigorating, but for many people it is already comfortable enough for swimming. In general, this temperature is considered normal, but if your circulation is impaired, the water may still feel cool. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 29°C.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today is slightly higher than the average on this day in recent years. Its value has rise both over the past 20 days and over the past week. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 20°C. Water temperature range in Ashkelon in April is from 16 to 22 degrees.
According to our forecast, the water temperature in Ashkelon will slowly rise for at least the next 10 days and reach a value of 22.2°C.
Table of water temperature values in Ashkelon
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Apr 18 | 21.1°C | 19.5°C | |
| Apr 19 | 20.8°C | 19.5°C | |
| Apr 20 | 21.6°C | 19.8°C | |
| Apr 21 | 21.1°C | 19.8°C | |
| Apr 22 | 20.9°C | 20.0°C | |
| Apr 23 | 20.8°C | 19.8°C | |
| Apr 24 | 21.1°C | 20.0°C | |
| Apr 25 | 21.1°C | 20.0°C | |
| Apr 26 | 20.0°C | 21.1°C | |
| Apr 27 | 20.0°C | 21.1°C | |
| Apr 28 | 20.0°C | 21.1°C | |
| Apr 29 | 20.5°C | 21.6°C | |
| Apr 30 | 20.5°C | 21.6°C | |
| May 1 | 20.3°C | 21.4°C | |
| May 2 | 20.3°C | 21.4°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 23.4°C, by the seasons: in winter 19.4°C, in spring 19.8°C, in summer 27.5°C, in autumn 26.7°C. Minimum water temperature (17.3°C) in Ashkelon it happens in February, maximum (29.8°C) 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 | 20.9°C | 8km |
| Nitsanim Beach | 21.2°C  | 10km |
| Jabalia | 21.4°C | 17km |
| Ashdod | 20.8°C | 19km |
| Gaza | 20.9°C | 21km |
| Palmachim | 21.2°C | 32km |
| Khn Ynis | 21.2°C | 43km |
| Holon | 20.8°C | 43km |
| Bat Yam | 21.4°C | 43km |
| Yafo | 21.0°C | 46km |
| Tel Aviv | 21.2°C | 51km |
| Herzliya | 21.3°C | 61km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in Israel recorded in Neve Zohar, its value is 27.3°C. Lowest - in Ashdod, there water temperature now 20.8°C. Average water temperature in the country today - 21.7°C.
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
21km/hhumidity: 55%, clouds: 98%
20km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 97%
13km/hhumidity: 90%, clouds: 100%
21km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 90%
14km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 91%
7km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 95%
20km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 100%
24km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 100%
20km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 100%
21km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 100%
14km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 100%
13km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 100%
9km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 100%
13km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 100%
13km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 100%
17km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 100%
18km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 100%
5km/hhumidity: 88%, clouds: 99%
15km/hhumidity: 87%, clouds: 100%
13km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 100%
1km/hhumidity: 87%, clouds: 100%
9km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 100%
11km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 100%
14km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 100%
10km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 100%
11km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 100%
6km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 100%
7km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 91%
7km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 95%
4km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 95%
13km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 93%
16km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 90%
14km/hhumidity: 73%, clouds: 86%
7km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 89%
11km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 98%
8km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 81%
3km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 45%
7km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 54%
20km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 13%
