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‘Ar‘ara BaNegev, Israel
Southern District · Israel
‘Ar‘ara BaNegev is a small city in Southern District, Israel with a population of 17,640. Elevation: 1,434 ft (437 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev
Ar'arat an-Naqab or Ar'ara BaNegev, previously called Aro'er, is a Bedouin town in the Southern District of Israel. Its name stands for "the juniper tree in Negev". It is situated not far from the archaeological site of Aroer.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,640 |
| Population Density | 3,122 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.1605°, 35.0227° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Southern District |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.2 inches (209 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev
‘Ar‘ara BaNegev is a small city in Israel (Southern District) with a population of 17,640. The city sits at an elevation of 1,434 feet (437 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Climate in ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev
‘Ar‘ara BaNegev has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 152 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1605°N, 35.0227°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
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 | — | 76 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in |
‘Ar‘ara BaNegev has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ar'ara High School | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Razy High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| radio darom 95.8fm 97fm | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham's Well International Visitors' Center | ||||
| Arad Museum | ||||
| Carasso Science Park | ||||
| Desertivision Museum | ||||
| Indian Jewish Heritage museum | ||||
| Joe Alon Center | ||||
| Open Museum Omer | ||||
| The Negev Museum |
Libraries in ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meitar Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Zalman Aranne Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| הספריה העירונית באר-שבע | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedouin Market | |||||
| City market | |||||
| Dimona municipal market | |||||
| Municipal marketplace | |||||
| Municipal marketplace |
Breweries in ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheeta |
Stadiums & Teams in ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | MTZ | Medium Airport |
| Nevatim Air Base | VTM | Medium Airport |
| Ramon Air Base | — | 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 Yahav Airfield | EIY | Small Airport |
| Gvulot Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hatzerim Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Hatzerim Northwest Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hatzor Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Kedma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kzeiot Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip H | — | Small Airport |
| Mitzpe Ramon Airfield | MIP | Small Airport |
| Naan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Negba-Gold Agricultural Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Palmahim Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Palmahim South Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Talmei Yosef Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hamza Mosque |
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What is the population of ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev?
‘Ar‘ara BaNegev has a population of 17,640 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 3,122 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev?
‘Ar‘ara BaNegev enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.2 inches.