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How much rain falls in the Hula Valley compared with the area north of the Dead Sea?

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Arid, rugged hills and winding roads in the Jordan Rift Valley, with the Jordan River and a small reservoir visible in the distance. — Jordan River Portion of the Jordan Valley, a rift valley that runs north-south along the Jordan River.

The Hula Valley receives significantly more annual rainfall than the area north of the Dead Sea. Specifically, the Hula Valley receives about 22 inches (550 mm) of rain per year, whereas the region north of the Dead Sea receives only about 3 inches (75 mm) annually.1