August was warmer than average and featured two exceptional precipitation events. The first event, occurring mid-month, was unprecedented for August, with precipitation totals of approximately 30 mm in the Jerusalem area. The second event, at the end of the month, brought rainfall to northern and central parts of the country; while not anomalous on a national scale, it was locally exceptional, producing unusual accumulations of 8 mm in Tel Aviv and 5 mm in Samaria. Furthermore, the occurrence of two summer precipitation events, one of which yielded double-digit accumulations, is a rare meteorological phenomenon.

August continued a trend that began in mid-July of above-average temperatures, following a relatively mild first half of the summer. The month was characterized by spells of warmer-than-average weather, though without extreme heatwaves, interspersed with short intervals of near-average temperatures and, toward the end of the month, even below-average temperatures.

Nationally, August temperatures were 1.2°C above average, ranking the month sixth in the historical record. Its thermal profile is comparable to that of Augusts over the past five years. Overall, the summer of 2026 (June through August) was warmer than average, albeit moderately so, owing to the milder conditions during the first half of the season.