November 2025 is shaping up to be one of the warmest Novembers in Israel's history, with temperature records; some dating back over 75 years, breaking across major cities and various regions. The current heat wave is particularly notable not just for its intensity but also for its unusually long duration.
The most intense heat peaked today, with the last 24 hours predicted to be the hottest November day on record in certain areas. While temperatures are expected to cool slightly starting tomorrow, inland regions are forecast to remain significantly warmer than the seasonal average until next week.
Records Broken According to the Meteorological Service
The following are some of the historical temperature records shattered across Israel, as reported by the Meteorological Service:
- Jerusalem (Maximum): Broke a record dating back 83 years (November 3, 1942). The new maximum was 32.6°C, surpassing the old record of 32.2°C.
- Jerusalem (Minimum): Broke a 75-year-old minimum temperature record for November, reaching 23.0°C.
- Haifa (University): Set a new maximum record of 32.3°C, a significant jump of 2.3°C over the previous record of 30.0°C.
- Gat (Western Negev): Recorded a new high of 38.1°C, exceeding the previous maximum of 36.0°C.
- Negba (Western Negev): Reached 37.8°C, surpassing the previous record of 36.1°C.
- Karnei Shomron: Measured 35.1°C, breaking the previous high of 33.3°C.
- Eilon (Western Galilee): Hit 34.5°C, slightly over the previous historical record of 34.0°C.
- Netiv HaLamed-Heh (Judean Foothills): Recorded 36.9°C, significantly higher than the previous record of 34.8°C.
- Arad: Broke its previous record by a narrow margin, reaching 31.8°C compared to the old high of 31.7°C.
Long-Term Heat and Outlook
The Meteorological Service highlighted that the frequency with which heat records are being broken annually suggests an accelerating warming trend.
The current heat wave is distinguished by its longevity, persisting across the region for an extended period that is highly unusual for November. While some coastal areas and northern regions may experience a slight drop in temperatures beginning tomorrow, conditions in the inland parts of the country are expected to remain unseasonably high, well above the typical average for this time of year, until the following week.
Historical records for November temperatures are being fundamentally rewritten in both urban centers and regional settlements, cementing November 2025 as a benchmark year for extreme late-season heat.
