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Ashalim, Israel

Southern District · Israel

Ashalim is a small town in Southern District, Israel with a population of 568. Elevation: 1,047 ft (319 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

568 Population 3/sq mi density
1,047 ft Elevation 319 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
7.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Ashalim

Ashalim

Ashalim is a small community settlement in southern Israel. Located in the Negev desert about 35 km south of Be'er Sheva and on the eastern side of Nahal Besor, the largest stream in the Negev, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Ramat HaNegev Regional Council. In 2024 its population was 784. Nearby settlements include Ezuz and Nitzana.

People

Population568
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain7.0 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Population568
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Coordinates30.9641°, 34.6993°
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Country🇮🇱 Israel
State / ProvinceSouthern District
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation7.0 inches (177 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ashalim

Ashalim is a small town in Israel (Southern District) with a population of 568. The city sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet (319 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 7.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.

Climate in Ashalim

Ashalim has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (12.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 194 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.5°C / 55°F 7.3° / 17.7° 56.8
Feb 13.3°C / 56°F 7.8° / 18.8° 36.8
Mar 16°C / 61°F 9.9° / 22.2° 21.6
Apr 19.9°C / 68°F 12.9° / 26.9° 5.9
May 23.3°C / 74°F 16° / 30.6° 2.8
Jun 26.1°C / 79°F 19.1° / 33.1° 0.0
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 21.1° / 34.4° 0.0
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 21.6° / 34.8° 0.0
Sep 26.2°C / 79°F 19.6° / 32.9° 0.2
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 16.9° / 30° 8.8
Nov 18.6°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.7° 18.9
Dec 14.2°C / 58°F 8.6° / 19.8° 42.6
Ashalim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 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 7.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above Israel avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Area164.8 sq mi (426.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates30.9641°N, 34.6993°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.0"
82% below Israel avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.57"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 7, 2023.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 113 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 74 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 139 km
Nov 19, 1998 34 km WNW of Eilat, Israel M4.5 141 km
Oct 28, 1999 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.3 74 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 92 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 88 km
Nov 18, 1996 25 km NW of Eilat, Israel M4.2 136 km
Dec 19, 1999 15 km N of Eilat, Israel M4.1 143 km
Jun 15, 2021 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan M4.1 91 km
Feb 4, 1996 25 km NW of Eilat, Israel M4.1 136 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 135 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 63 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 79 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 67 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 84 km
Sep 13, 1990 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel M3.9 125 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 74 km
Sep 7, 1992 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan M3.7 89 km
Jan 3, 1994 98 km WNW of Eilat, Israel M3.7 125 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 113 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 138 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 53°F (11°C) 1.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.3 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 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
December 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in

Ashalim has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Ashalim

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio darom 95.8fm 97fm music, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Ashalim

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mitzpe Revivim

Train Stations in Ashalim

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

שרידים של תחנת רכבת טורקית

Stadiums & Teams in Ashalim

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Airports Near Ashalim

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bar Yehuda AirfieldMTZMedium Airport
El Jora AirportEGHMedium Airport
Nevatim Air BaseVTMMedium Airport
Ramon Air BaseMedium Airport
Arad AirportSmall Airport
Beersheba (Teyman) AirportBEVSmall Airport
Dimona AirportSmall Airport
Ein Yahav AirfieldEIYSmall Airport
Gvulot AirstripSmall Airport
Hatzerim Air BaseSmall Airport
Hatzerim Northwest AirportSmall Airport
Kedma AirportSmall Airport
Kzeiot AirportSmall Airport
Mitzpe Ramon AirfieldMIPSmall Airport
Negba-Gold Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmei Yosef AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation
316 m (1,037 ft)
Founded
1976
Website
ashalim.co.il/

🇮🇱 About Israel

Capital Jerusalem
Population 8,883,800
Area 20,770 km²
GDP (USD) $512,184,638,999
GDP per capita $52,004
HDI 0.920
Life expectancy 83.2 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 91.5%
Currency ILS (Shekel)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew
Calling code +972
TLD .il
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashalim

What is the population of Ashalim?

Ashalim has a population of 568 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 164.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ashalim?

Ashalim 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 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.0 inches.

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