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Ashkelon, Israel
Southern District · Israel
Ashkelon is a large city in Southern District, Israel with a population of 144,073. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ashkelon
Ashkelon or Ashqelon, is a coastal city in the Southern District of Israel on the Mediterranean coast, 50 kilometres (30 mi) south of Tel Aviv, and 13 kilometres (8 mi) north of the border with the Gaza Strip.
The modern city is named after the ancient seaport of Ascalon, which was destroyed in 1270 and whose remains are on the southwestern edge of the modern metropolis. The Israeli city, first known as Migdal, was founded in 1949 approximately 4 km inland from ancient Ascalon at the Palestinian town of al-Majdal. Its inhabitants had been exclusively Muslims and Christians, and the area had been allocated to Palestine in the United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine; on the eve of the 1948 Arab–Israeli War the inhabitants numbered 10,000 and in October 1948, the city accommodated thousands more Palestinian refugees from nearby villages. The town was conquered by Israeli forces on 5 November 1948, by which time much of the Arab population had fled, leaving some 2700 inhabitants, of whom Israeli soldiers deported 500 in December 1948, and most of the rest were deported by 1950. Today, the city's population is almost entirely Israeli Jews.
People
Climate
| Population | 144,073 |
| Population Density | 7,775 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.6693°, 34.5715° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Southern District |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.2 inches (336 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ashkelon
Ashkelon is a large city in Israel (Southern District) with a population of 144,073. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Climate in Ashkelon
Ashkelon has an average annual temperature of 21.7°C (71°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.3°C), the coldest is Feb (14.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 295 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 18.5 sq mi (48.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,775/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6693°N, 34.5715°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 | - | 93 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 95 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 95 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Ashkelon has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Ashkelon
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayalim village | College | - | , |
| Sapir Academic College | College | - | , |
| ישיבת הסדר אפיקי דעת | College | - | , |
| מכינה קדם צבאית נחשון | College | - | , |
Schools in Ashkelon
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilanot | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר פסגות | - | - | - | - |
| Ir HaYayin General Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| חמ"ד תורני מדעים | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר מצפה ברנע | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר | - | - | - | - |
| מצפה ימים | - | - | - | - |
| Ramat Kramim Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nof Yam Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bet Yehezkel | - | - | - | - |
| Sinai school | - | - | - | - |
| ממ"ד נווה אילן | - | - | - | - |
| בי"ס לחינוך מיוחד מעיין שרה | - | - | - | - |
| Municipal Comprehensive School II | - | - | - | - |
| Religious science school | - | - | - | - |
| מ"מ נאות אשקלון | - | - | - | - |
| ישיבת ההסדר אורות אשקלון | - | - | - | - |
| Yitshak Rabin Municipal Comprehensive School IV | - | - | - | - |
| Rechavia Adivi Ort school | - | - | - | - |
| אשכול פיס | - | - | - | - |
| Municipal Comprehensive School I | - | - | - | - |
| Ort Afridar | - | - | - | - |
| Arts school | - | - | - | - |
| Zviya Ulpena | - | - | - | - |
| Ort Henri Ronson | - | - | - | - |
| Municipal Comprehensive School V -Darka | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ashkelon
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galgalatz | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KAN Gimel כאן גימל | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| #joint radio Blues Rock | 60s, 70s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| #joint radio Beat Trance | ambient, edm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Kan Bet | news, talk | MP3 146 kbps | |
| #joint radio Reggae | dub, dub reggae | MP3 320 kbps | |
| קול פליי | kol-play | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Tel Aviv 102FM רדיו תל אביב | contenmporary, music | AAC+ | |
| 100fm - 100% Movies | movie music, music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radios 100FM רדיוס | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 88FM | - | UNKNOWN | |
| GUITAR - J. WILLIAMS | - | MP3 | |
| radio darom 95.8fm 97fm | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| kzradio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ashkelon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Fortress facing Gaza | ||||
| Al-Nour AlMohammadi mosque | ||||
| Ashdod's museam Korin Maman | ||||
| Beit HaGvura | ||||
| Dondikov's House | ||||
| Givati Museum | ||||
| Machon Ayalon Museum | ||||
| Minkov Orchard Museum | ||||
| Qaser Al-Basha Museum | ||||
| Testimony House | ||||
| Weizmann House | ||||
| Yasser Arafat Foundation - Gaza | ||||
| מוזיאון של קיבוץ | ||||
| מרכז מורשת יהדות תימן |
Libraries in Ashkelon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Nour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Nahda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Yazjy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| AlAwael Bookshop | 0.0 | |||||
| Alquds Book Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| ALwehda bookshop | 0.0 | |||||
| Angel Eyes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beit Michal | 0.0 | |||||
| Jareer workshop | 0.0 | |||||
| Masoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger Life Sciences Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library-Under Construction | 0.0 | |||||
| Palestinian Planning Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Science Teaching Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Science Teaching Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Semsem Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Joseph Meyerhoff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Joseph Meyerhoff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yavne Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| סיפרייה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה עירונית אשקלון | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה ומרכז משאבים בי"ס מקיף א' אשדוד | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה ומרכז משאבים בי"ס מקיף א' אשדוד | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית בניה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית חברא הספרייה המרכזית לציבור החרדי | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרית ניר גלים | 0.0 | |||||
| קנדי-לי - ספריה | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة المركزية | 0.0 | |||||
| سمايل كنج للهدايا والقرطاسية | 0.0 | |||||
| مطبعة ومكتبة مؤمن | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتب دحلان | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ابو عيسى | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة التوفيق | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الجليل | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المنار | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المنارة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة اليازجي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة جواهر لال نهرو | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة حسونة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة منصور | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ashkelon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Market | |||||
| Feras Market | |||||
| New Market | |||||
| Town Market | |||||
| השוק העירוני אשקלון | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الحلال | |||||
| سوق اليرموك الشعبي |
Hotels in Ashkelon
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ashkelon
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ashkelon
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ashkelon
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ashkelon
9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ashkelon
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ashkelon
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ashkelon
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ashkelon
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ashkelon
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ashkelon
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ashkelon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ashkelon
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | Large Airport |
| El Arish International Airport | AAC | Large Airport |
| El Jora Airport | EGH | Medium Airport |
| Nevatim Air Base | VTM | Medium Airport |
| Tel Nof Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Arad 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 |
| 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 |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ashkelon
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Barnea Post |
Treatment Centers in Ashkelon
30 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Nour Rehabilitaion Center for the Visuallty Impaired | ||
| Al-Qeshawi Supermaket;المركز الدولي للعيون | ||
| Assuta Ashdod | ||
| Clalit | ||
| Clalit | ||
| Clalit clinic | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Leumit Almog | ||
| Leumit Rova 3 | ||
| Leumit Rova HaKirya | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi clinic | ||
| Maccabi clinic | ||
| Magen David Adom | ||
| Meuhedet | ||
| Terem Ashdod | ||
| כללית | ||
| כללית | ||
| לאומית גן יבנה | ||
| מכבי | ||
| מרפאת רופאים | ||
| مخرطه البيارى (ورشه العتبه الخضراء ) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ashkelon
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Afridar Central Synagogue | |
| Chazon Menachem Synagogue | |
| Giborei Israel | |
| Magen Avraham | |
| Maqam al-Nabi Hussein | |
| Mishkan Bekhor | |
| Mishkan Paz | |
| Ohel Hasdey Avraham | |
| Ohel Mo'ed | |
| Ohel Moshe | |
| Pe'er Israel | |
| Shevut Ya'akov | |
| Shevut Yisra'el | |
| Sod HaShabat | |
| Synagogue | |
| Synagogue | |
| Synagogue | |
| Yad Amos - Sinai | |
| בית כנסת אהבת אחים | |
| בית כנסת משכן אריאל |
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Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Ashkelon?
Ashkelon has a population of 144,073 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 7,775 people per square mile, spread across 18.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ashkelon?
Ashkelon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.2 inches.