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How much rain does the Dead Sea region receive each year?

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White salt deposits cover rocks along the shore of the Dead Sea near Masada, Israel, with green water and dramatic cloudy sky in the background. — Dead Sea Salt deposits at the Dead Sea near Masada, Israel.

The Dead Sea region is characterized by a desert climate where rainfall is both scanty and irregular. Annual precipitation levels vary by specific location within the region:

Al-Lisān: Averages approximately 2.5 inches (65 mm) of rain per year.1
Sedom: Receives only about 2 inches (50 mm) of rain annually.1