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As Samū‘, Palestinian Territory

West Bank · Palestinian Territory

As Samū‘ is a small city in West Bank, Palestinian Territory with a population of 19,355. Elevation: 2,283 ft (696 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

19,355 Population 3,631/sq mi density
2,283 ft Elevation 696 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
10.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Hebron Timezone

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About As Samū‘

As Samū‘

As Samu' or es-Samu' is a town in the Hebron Governorate of the West Bank, Palestine, 12 kilometers south of the city of Hebron and 60 kilometers southwest of Jerusalem. The town had a population of 26,011 in 2017.

People

Population19,355
Density3,631/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain10.7 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation2,283 ft (696 m)
Population19,355
Population Density3,631 / sq mi
Elevation2,283 ft (696 m)
Coordinates31.3967°, 35.0661°
TimezoneAsia/Hebron
Country🇵🇸 Palestinian Territory
State / ProvinceWest Bank
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation10.7 inches (271 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)

About As Samū‘

As Samū‘ is a small city in Palestinian Territory (West Bank) with a population of 19,355. The city sits at an elevation of 2,283 feet (696 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 As Samū‘

As Samū‘ 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.8°C / 55°F 7.3° / 18.2° 39.3
Feb 13.9°C / 57°F 7.8° / 20° 34.0
Mar 16.7°C / 62°F 9.9° / 23.5° 28.4
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 12.9° / 27.8° 3.1
May 23.6°C / 74°F 16° / 31.3° 5.2
Jun 26.4°C / 80°F 19.1° / 33.8° 0.0
Jul 28°C / 82°F 21.1° / 35° 0.0
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 21.6° / 35.2° 0.0
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 19.6° / 33.8° 0.1
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 16.9° / 30.8° 3.8
Nov 19°C / 66°F 12.5° / 25.5° 14.0
Dec 14.8°C / 59°F 8.6° / 20.9° 23.9
As Samū‘ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 339 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,283 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above Palestinian Territory avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,283 ft (696 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density3,631/sq mi
Coordinates31.3967°N, 35.0661°W
TimezoneAsia/Hebron

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.7"
72% below Palestinian Territory avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.07"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 55 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 79 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 49 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 45 km
Oct 28, 1999 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.3 110 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 39 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 105 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 141 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 27 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 79 km
Jun 15, 2021 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan M4.1 133 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 142 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 121 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 95 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 61 km
Sep 13, 1990 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel M3.9 107 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 54 km
Jan 11, 1992 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M3.7 34 km
Jan 23, 2022 4 km ENE of Kafr Mi?r, Israel M3.7 145 km
Sep 7, 1992 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan M3.7 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 55 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake - - 79 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake - - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 79°F (26°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) 0.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in

As Samū‘ has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 49°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in As Samū‘

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Al-Akeele School - - - -
Mo'ta School For Girls - - - -
Ibn khaldoon School For Boys - - - -
Al-Samou' School For Girls - - - -
Al-Smou' School For Boys - - - -
جعفر بن ابي طالب وابن خلدون - - - -
بنات السموع الثانوية - - - -
المدرسة اليابانية - - - -
ذكور رافات الثانوية - - - -
ذكور رافات الاساسية - مستاجرة - - - -
بنات رافات الثانوية - - - -
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Radio Stations near As Samū‘

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
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 As Samū‘

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arad Museum
Desertivision Museum
Joe Alon Center
Open Museum Omer
ديوان عشيره الشرحه
مسجد أهل الخير
مسجد الصحابه

Libraries in As Samū‘

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Al Andalus Library0.0
Al Baladya Library0.0
Al Bayader Library0.0
Al Kholod Library0.0
Al-Forsan Library0.0
Al-Israa printing house0.0
alsaheb library0.0
Library Al-Ahleia0.0
Meitar Public Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in As Samū‘

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Vegetables Market
Duty Free
Municipal marketplace
Municipal marketplace

Restaurants in As Samū‘

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

كنافة نابلسية
مطعم يافا

Cafes in As Samū‘

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Internet Cafe
البيك

Monuments in As Samū‘

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Old Roman Church

Clinics in As Samū‘

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

عيادة السموع
مستوصف بلدية السموع الطبي

Bus Stations in As Samū‘

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

محطة سيارات العمومي

Banks in As Samū‘

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palestine Islamic Bank

Gyms in As Samū‘

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ALWADY
Energy GYM

Breweries in As Samū‘

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Sheeta

Stadiums & Teams in As Samū‘

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near As Samū‘

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ben Gurion International AirportTLVLarge Airport
Bar Yehuda AirfieldMTZMedium Airport
Nevatim Air BaseVTMMedium 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) AirportBEVSmall Airport
Dimona Airport-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 AirfieldMIPSmall 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 As Samū‘

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Samu’ Capital Mosque
Al-Omari Mosque
Masjid Ibn Baz
Omar Bin Al-Khattab Mosque
محمد قاسم
مسجد أبو بكر الصديق
مسجد أم غانم
مسجد الأنصار

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Hebron
Elevation
696 m (2,284 ft)
Area
13.8 km² (5.3 mi²)
Postal Code
797

🇵🇸 About Palestinian Territory

Capital East Jerusalem
Population 4,569,087
Area 5,970 km²
GDP (USD) $17,847,900,000
GDP per capita $3,455
HDI 0.674
Life expectancy 65.2 years
Internet users 86.6%
Urban population 86.9%
Currency ILS (Shekel)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +970
TLD .ps
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About As Samū‘

What is the population of As Samū‘?

As Samū‘ has a population of 19,355 residents and is located in Palestinian Territory. The population density is 3,631 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in As Samū‘?

As Samū‘ 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.

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