Bioclimate of Jericho in Palestine

Jericho, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in history and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, exhibits a unique bioclimate characterized by extreme heat and aridity. Research using the Salvador Rivas Martínez scale reveals that Jericho's mean monthly temperature is 22.4°C, with maximum temperatures reaching 34.8°C and minimum temperatures averaging 15.3°C. The region's climate falls within the inframediterranean basin, classified as a Mediterranean desertic-oceanic zone with subtropical latitude and low continentality. Key climatic indices, such as an annual ombrothermic index of 0.6 and a high compensated thermicity index (1209/1209), underscore its arid conditions. This study highlights Jericho's distinct bioclimatic classification, offering insights into the environmental factors shaping this ancient site.

Ighbareyeh, J. (2019). Bioclimate of Jericho in Palestine. مجلة جامعة فلسطين التقنية للأبحاث, 7(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.53671/pturj.v7i1.65