Climate snapshot for alpacas
83/100Alpaca climate comfort score
33°CAverage high, Jul
6°CAverage low, Feb
~62Days above 90°F (32°C) per year
~4Frost nights per year
48 mmAnnual precipitation
0Barber pole worm months
24Hay bales / alpaca / year
Main challenges
- Summer heat — heat-stress precautions needed in Jun–Aug
- Dry climate — only 2 in of rain — irrigated pasture or year-round hay
Advantages
- Practically frost-free winters
- Short or no barber pole worm transmission season
- Low meningeal worm risk
Overall rating: 83/100 — Excellent on our alpaca climate comfort score. Climate type: Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
Month-by-month climate
Average highAverage lowPrecipitation
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Heat-stress index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C | 7°C | 3 mm | 127 · ok | — |
| Feb | 15°C | 6°C | 5 mm | 125 · ok | — |
| Mar | 20°C | 9°C | 14 mm | 123 · ok | — |
| Apr | 25°C | 12°C | 4 mm | 126 · caution | — |
| May | 27°C | 15°C | 8 mm | 129 · caution | — |
| Jun | 32°C | 19°C | 0 mm | 131 · caution | — |
| Jul | 33°C | 20°C | 0 mm | 137 · caution | — |
| Aug | 32°C | 20°C | 0 mm | 147 · caution | — |
| Sep | 30°C | 19°C | 1 mm | 146 · caution | — |
| Oct | 25°C | 16°C | 4 mm | 142 · caution | — |
| Nov | 21°C | 12°C | 3 mm | 136 · ok | — |
| Dec | 17°C | 9°C | 8 mm | 127 · ok | — |
Heat-stress index = average high (°F) + mean humidity (%). “Worms” marks months that suit barber pole worm transmission; “grass” marks the grazing season; “frost” marks months with average lows below freezing. Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (2023-2024) at 30.6°, 34.8°, elevation 675 m.
Alpaca care calendar for Israel
January 15° / 7°C
- Book your shearer now — spring calendars fill up fast.
- Cria season: check due dates daily, ensure crias nurse within 4 hours, dip navels and weigh crias daily for two weeks.
- Breeding window for next year's crias (rebreed females 2–4 weeks after birthing).
- Toenail check and trim.
February 15° / 6°C
- Breeding window for next year's crias (rebreed females 2–4 weeks after birthing).
March 20° / 9°C
- Shearing month: shear the whole herd, and trim toenails, check teeth and body condition while animals are restrained.
- Fly season: clean dung piles regularly and use traps around the barn.
- Toenail check and trim.
April 25° / 12°C
- Warm spells possible — watch for open-mouth breathing in heavy-fleeced or dark animals.
- Fly season: clean dung piles regularly and use traps around the barn.
May 27° / 15°C
- Warm spells possible — watch for open-mouth breathing in heavy-fleeced or dark animals.
- Dry pasture: supplement with hay as grass goes dormant; keep water troughs clean and full.
- Fly season: clean dung piles regularly and use traps around the barn.
- Toenail check and trim.
June 32° / 19°C
- Heat precautions: shade, airflow, cool fresh water and no handling in the heat of the day.
- Dry pasture: supplement with hay as grass goes dormant; keep water troughs clean and full.
- Fly season: clean dung piles regularly and use traps around the barn.
July 33° / 20°C
- Heat precautions: shade, airflow, cool fresh water and no handling in the heat of the day.
- Dry pasture: supplement with hay as grass goes dormant; keep water troughs clean and full.
- Fly season: clean dung piles regularly and use traps around the barn.
- Toenail check and trim.
August 32° / 20°C
- Heat precautions: shade, airflow, cool fresh water and no handling in the heat of the day.
- Dry pasture: supplement with hay as grass goes dormant; keep water troughs clean and full.
- Fly season: clean dung piles regularly and use traps around the barn.
September 30° / 19°C
- Warm spells possible — watch for open-mouth breathing in heavy-fleeced or dark animals.
- CDT boosters for females due next month; prepare a clean birthing paddock and birthing kit.
- Dry pasture: supplement with hay as grass goes dormant; keep water troughs clean and full.
- Fly season: clean dung piles regularly and use traps around the barn.
- Toenail check and trim.
October 25° / 16°C
- Warm spells possible — watch for open-mouth breathing in heavy-fleeced or dark animals.
- Cria season: check due dates daily, ensure crias nurse within 4 hours, dip navels and weigh crias daily for two weeks.
- Fly season: clean dung piles regularly and use traps around the barn.
November 21° / 12°C
- Cria season: check due dates daily, ensure crias nurse within 4 hours, dip navels and weigh crias daily for two weeks.
- Breeding window for next year's crias (rebreed females 2–4 weeks after birthing).
- Fly season: clean dung piles regularly and use traps around the barn.
- Toenail check and trim.
December 17° / 9°C
- Cria season: check due dates daily, ensure crias nurse within 4 hours, dip navels and weigh crias daily for two weeks.
- Breeding window for next year's crias (rebreed females 2–4 weeks after birthing).
Key recommendations
- Shearing: March.
- Best months for crias to be born: Oct–Jan (breed in Nov–Feb).
- Heat precautions: Jun–Aug.
- Barber pole worm: low transmission risk on average — still run fecal egg counts in spring and autumn.
- Winter: frost is rare.
- Vitamin D: winter sunlight is usually adequate at this latitude; ask your vet about dark-fleeced crias.
- Grazing season: none (about 0 months); feed hay the rest of the year.
- Meningeal worm: Meningeal worm (P. tenuis) is a North American parasite and is not present here.
- Selenium: Check regional soil selenium with your vet or agricultural advisor — many temperate regions are low.
Tools: heat-stress calculator · winter hay calculator · due-date calculator · parasite control guide.
Alpaca farms & shops nearby
No alpaca farms near Israel are mapped on OpenStreetMap yet. If you keep alpacas here, consider adding your farm to OpenStreetMap — it will appear on this page after the next update.
Frequently asked questions
Can you raise alpacas in Israel?
Yes. Alpacas are kept successfully in most climates with good management. Israel scores 83/100 (excellent) on our alpaca climate comfort scale; the key issues are summer heat and dry climate.
When should alpacas be shorn in Israel?
Plan shearing for March, once nights stay above about 38°F (3°C) but before summer heat builds.
What is the best time for crias to be born in Israel?
Mild months suit newborn crias best — here that is Oct–Jan. For births then, breed females in Nov–Feb (gestation is about 335 days).
How much hay does an alpaca need per year in Israel?
With roughly 12 months of little or no grazing, plan on about 1,167 lb (529 kg) — around 24 small square bales — per adult alpaca per year, plus waste.
How hot does it get for alpacas in Israel?
Heat-stress precautions are needed in Jun–Aug. We estimate about 62 days a year above 90°F (32°C).
Coordinates 30.600, 34.800. Long-term averages, not forecasts. See methodology and data sources. Back to World.