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Ariel, Israel
Judea and Samaria Area · Israel
Ariel is a small city in Judea and Samaria Area, Israel with a population of 20,540. Elevation: 1,837 ft (560 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ariel
Timnath-heres or Timnath-serah, later Thamna, was the town given by the Israelites to Joshua according to the Hebrew Bible. He requested it and the people gave it to him "at the order of the Lord". He built up the town and lived in it.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,540 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,837 ft (560 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.1065°, 35.1845° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Judea and Samaria Area |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.6 inches (598 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ariel
Ariel is a small city in Israel (Judea and Samaria Area) with a population of 20,540. The city sits at an elevation of 1,837 feet (560 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Climate in Ariel
Ariel has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (11.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 581 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,837 ft (560 m) |
| Area | 5,666.8 sq mi (14,677.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1065°N, 35.1845°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1759 | AKKO | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 2,000 | 104 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 59 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 104 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 32 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 101 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 32 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in |
Ariel has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Ariel
25 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galgalatz | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KAN Gimel כאן גימל | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ECO99FM | pop, top 40 | AAC+ | |
| #joint radio Blues Rock | 60s, 70s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| #joint radio Beat Trance | ambient, edm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| #joint radio Reggae | dub, dub reggae | MP3 320 kbps | |
| קול פליי | kol-play | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Kcm FM Channel 01 Live | hasidic, hebrew | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radios 100FM רדיוס | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100fm - 100% Movies | movie music, music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Tel Aviv 102FM רדיו תל אביב | contenmporary, music | AAC+ | |
| Kan Reshet Bet | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: תורה וזימרה | jewish, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: הלכות ודף יומי | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: דעת רבנו | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Breslev Carmiel | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: קצר וקולע | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| 88FM | - | UNKNOWN | |
| ברסלב פוריו: ספרי ברסלב | books, jewish | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rak Musica | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| GUITAR - J. WILLIAMS | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Plus (XK) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| kzradio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| toker fm | religious | MP3 128 kbps | |
| toker fm (US) | religious | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ariel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anabta Municipality | ||||
| Archaeological garden | ||||
| Dair Sharaf | ||||
| Dar Zahran Heritage Building | ||||
| Mahmoud Darwish Museum (Al-Birweh Park) | ||||
| Noora Heritage House | ||||
| People's Museum | ||||
| Ramallah Museum | ||||
| Sakakini Cultural Center | ||||
| Samaritan Museum | ||||
| Sebastia Museum | ||||
| The Good Samaritan Centre | ||||
| The Palestinian Museum | ||||
| Tractor Museum | ||||
| Tulkarm | ||||
| Yabous Youth Museum | ||||
| Yasser Arafat Museum | ||||
| בית האומנים | ||||
| מוזיאון מורשת החשמונאים |
Libraries in Ariel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Azzun | 0.0 | |||||
| 'Azzun | 0.0 | |||||
| Abu Shakra Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al - Huda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Bishara Office | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Nimer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Quds Newspaper | 0.0 | |||||
| Alquds Almaftohah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedia Municipal Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beit Hakeshet | 0.0 | |||||
| Beit Hakeshet | 0.0 | |||||
| Dar Al Farok For Copping And Newspaper | 0.0 | |||||
| Dar Al-Shorooq library | 0.0 | |||||
| Genral Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hussary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kufur Ne'mah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Medo library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nablus library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nirit library | 0.0 | |||||
| Noor Alhuda | 0.0 | |||||
| Prof. Morad Asi Public library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramallah Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rokn alma3rfa library | 0.0 | |||||
| safarini Bookshop 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| Yusuf Ahmed Alghanim Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית כרמים | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית שוהם | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة | 0.0 | |||||
| شركة الجيتاوي | 0.0 | |||||
| عاشور | 0.0 | |||||
| عيادة طب الاسنان | الدكتور شرحبيل دقة | 0.0 | |||||
| مطبعة بديا | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الحسام | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة العاصف | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة بلال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة عاشور | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ariel
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abo Mahmoud al qadi | |||||
| abu khalid market | |||||
| Beirut Market | |||||
| call it spring كول ات سبرينج | |||||
| Hisbat Ramallah | |||||
| Rosh Ha'ain marketplace | |||||
| שוק האיכרים - רעות |
Stadiums & Teams in Ariel
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ariel
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | Large Airport |
| Ramat David Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Tel Nof Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport | HFA | Medium Airport |
| Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ein Shemer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ein Vered Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fiq Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Habonim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hatzor Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Herzliya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kedma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kefar Gallim Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Megiddo 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 |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Ariel
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ariel
What is the population of Ariel?
Ariel has a population of 20,540 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 5,666.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ariel?
Ariel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.6 inches.