Jerusalem lies at approximately 31.78° North latitude. Cities at the same latitude are located along a band across North Africa, the Middle East, and the southern United States.
Below are major or recognizable U.S. cities located very close to the latitude of Jerusalem (roughly between 31° and 32° North).
Cities very close to Jerusalem’s latitude (31.7°–31.9° N)
| City | State | Latitude |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah | Georgia | 32.08° N |
| Jacksonville | Florida | 30.33° N (slightly south) |
| Tallahassee | Florida | 30.44° N |
| Mobile | Alabama | 30.69° N |
| Montgomery | Alabama | 32.37° N |
| Shreveport | Louisiana | 32.52° N |
| Dallas | Texas | 32.78° N |
| Fort Worth | Texas | 32.75° N |
These cities sit within roughly 1° of Jerusalem’s latitude, which corresponds to about 70 miles (110 km) north or south.
Cities almost exactly aligned with Jerusalem (≈31.8° N)
Some smaller or mid-size cities lie almost exactly on the same parallel:
| City | State | Latitude |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | Louisiana | 31.31° N |
| Monroe | Louisiana | 32.51° N |
| Columbus | Georgia | 32.46° N |
| Dothan | Alabama | 31.22° N |
A helpful comparison for your region
Because you are in south Alabama, the closest comparison is:
- Mobile, Alabama — 30.69° N
Mobile is only about 1° south of Jerusalem, meaning the climates share a somewhat similar sun angle and day-length pattern, though humidity and rainfall are very different.
Visualizing the latitude
If you drew a straight line around the globe at 31.8° N, it would pass through:
- Jerusalem
- Baghdad
- Cairo
- Dallas–Fort Worth region
- northern Florida / southern Alabama
- Savannah, Georgia
