Why is snow unusual in Tel Aviv?

Snow is an unusual occurrence in Tel Aviv–Yafo because the city experiences a typical Mediterranean climate characterized by mild, pleasant winters.12

During January, which is the coolest month of the year, the average maximum temperature is 64 °F (18 °C) and the average minimum is 50 °F (10 °C). Because temperatures in the city seldom fall below 41 °F (5 °C), the conditions required for snow to form and accumulate are rarely met. Consequently, the city experienced only one significant snowfall throughout the entire 20th century.2