RAMALLAH, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 (WAFA) – Weather on Tuesday is partially cloudy and clear, relatively cold in the mountains and mild in other areas with a rise in temperature which nevertheless remains 2 to 3 degrees Celsius below, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

Wind is northwesterly to northeasterly, light to moderate and sea waves are low.

Temperature in Jerusalem and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 18°C and a low of 10°C and in Ramallah and Hebron, a high of 17°C and a low of 9°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley, temperature is expected to reach a high of 27°C and a low of 16°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 22°C and a low of 13°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

PMD said a gradual rise in temperature is expected through the week to reach three to four degrees Celsius above the annual average on Thursday.

A slight drop in temperature is expected for Friday while remaining three degrees Celsius above the annual average.

K.T./M.K.