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al-Kum, Palestinian Territory
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al-Kum is a small town in West Bank, Palestinian Territory with a population of 2,568. Elevation: 1,417 ft (432 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
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About al-Kum
Al-Kum is a Palestinian village in the southern West Bank, part of the Hebron Governorate and located 13 kilometers west of Hebron. Its municipal borders stretch from the border with Israel in the west to boundaries of the city of Dura in the east. It had a population of 1,464 in the 2017 census by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,568 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.5312°, 34.9606° |
| Timezone | Asia/Hebron |
| Country | 🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory |
| State / Province | West Bank |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.7 inches (271 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.4 inches (1 cm) |
About al-Kum
al-Kum is a small town in Palestinian Territory (West Bank) with a population of 2,568. The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet (432 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Hebron.
Climate in al-Kum
al-Kum has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 152 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above Palestinian Territory avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Area | 1,991.9 sq mi (5,159.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5312°N, 34.9606°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hebron |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 58 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in |
al-Kum has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 51°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near al-Kum
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galgalatz (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kan Bet (IL) | news, talk | MP3 146 kbps | |
| Kcm FM Channel 01 Live (IL) | hasidic, hebrew | AAC 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: קצר וקולע (IL) | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Breslev Carmiel (IL) | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: דעת רבנו (IL) | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: הלכות ודף יומי (IL) | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: תורה וזימרה (IL) | jewish, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kan Reshet Bet (IL) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rak Musica (IL) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: ספרי ברסלב (IL) | books, jewish | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 88FM (IL) | — | UNKNOWN | |
| radio darom 95.8fm 97fm (IL) | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| toker fm (US) | religious | MP3 128 kbps | |
| toker fm (IL) | religious | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in al-Kum
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Bad Museum for Olive Oil Production | ||||
| Artas Folklore Center | ||||
| Baituna Al Talhami Museum | ||||
| Bethlehem Historical Museum | ||||
| Bible Lands Museum | ||||
| Biblical Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Bloomfield Science Museum | ||||
| Ein Yael | ||||
| International Nativity Museum | ||||
| Israel Museum | ||||
| Joe Alon Center | ||||
| Mount Herzl | ||||
| Museum of Holocaust Art | ||||
| Palestine Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Palestine Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Shrine of the Book | ||||
| The Holocaust History Museum | ||||
| The Olive press museum | ||||
| Yad Va'Shem | ||||
| ديوان عشيره الشرحه | ||||
| مسجد أهل الخير | ||||
| مسجد الصحابه |
Libraries in al-Kum
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Andalus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Baladya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Bayader Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Kholod Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Forsan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Israa printing house | 0.0 | |||||
| alsaheb library | 0.0 | |||||
| Amanouiel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Amanouiel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bethlehem University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Al-Ahleia | 0.0 | |||||
| Matnas Ramat Bet Shemesh | 0.0 | |||||
| Meirhoff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meirhoff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meitar Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרית תיכון צפית | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in al-Kum
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Marketplace | |||||
| Central Vegetables Market | |||||
| Duty Free | |||||
| Old Market (Al Souq) | |||||
| Town Market | |||||
| سوق بلدي | |||||
| سوق بلدي |
Breweries in al-Kum
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| מבשלת שפירא |
Stadiums & Teams in al-Kum
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near al-Kum
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | Large Airport |
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | MTZ | Medium Airport |
| Nevatim Air Base | VTM | Medium Airport |
| Tel Nof Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Arad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Beersheba (Teyman) Airport | BEV | Small Airport |
| Dimona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Vered Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gvulot Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hatzerim Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Hatzerim Northwest Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hatzor Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Herzliya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kedma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kzeiot Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip H | — | Small Airport |
| Naan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Negba-Gold Agricultural Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Palmahim Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Palmahim South Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rishon Lezion Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Talmei Yosef Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in al-Kum
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alkum Mosque |
Quick Facts
🇵🇸 About Palestinian Territory
Frequently Asked Questions About al-Kum
What is the population of al-Kum?
al-Kum has a population of 2,568 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,991.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in al-Kum?
al-Kum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.7 inches.