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Beersheba, Israel
Southern District · Israel
Beersheba is a large city in Southern District, Israel with a population of 186,600. Elevation: 935 ft (285 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Beersheba
Beersheba, officially Be'er-Sheva, is the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel. Often referred to as the "Capital of the Negev", it is the centre of the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in Israel, the eighth-most populous Israeli city with a population of 223,587, and the second-largest city in the area, with a total area of 117,500 dunams.
People
Climate
| Population | 186,600 |
| Population Density | 4,113 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.2518°, 34.7913° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Southern District |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.7 inches (271 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.4 inches (1 cm) |
About Beersheba
Beersheba is a large city in Israel (Southern District) with a population of 186,600. The city sits at an elevation of 935 feet (285 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/Jerusalem.
Climate in Beersheba
Beersheba 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 | 64.6°F |
| 20% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Area | 45.4 sq mi (117.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2518°N, 34.7913°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 | - | 86 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 107 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 107 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°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 | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in |
Beersheba has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 51°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Beersheba
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Technological college | College | - | , |
| Beit Yatziv | University | - | Visit → |
| Ben Gurion University Bergman Campus | University | - | , |
| Ben Gurion University of the Negev | University | - | , |
| David Tuviyahu Campus- Delegation of Ben Gurion | University | - | , |
| Graduate Students Housing | University | - | , |
| Kaye Academic College for Education | College | - | , |
| maof | University | - | Visit → |
| Reidman College | College | - | , |
| Shamoon College of Engineering | University | - | Visit → |
| Technological School | College | - | , |
| כפר הסטודנטים | University | - | , |
Schools in Beersheba
72+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OGEN Boarding School | - | - | - | - |
| Netivei Am AMIT School | - | - | - | - |
| Rabin Makif 11 Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Afik Art School | - | - | - | - |
| Or Zvulun Hammer School | - | - | - | - |
| Rimon School | - | - | - | - |
| Ohel Shlomo School for Girls | - | - | - | - |
| Gevim School | - | - | - | - |
| Neve Bamidbar School | - | - | - | - |
| Yuvalim School | - | - | - | - |
| The New Bet Yaakov Seminar Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Eshel Avraham | - | - | - | - |
| Amit School | - | - | - | - |
| AMIT Yeshiva | - | - | - | - |
| Makif D School | - | - | - | - |
| Otzar Ha'Haim School | - | - | - | - |
| Shazar School | - | - | - | - |
| MItzpe School | - | - | - | - |
| Beit Ariel Science Center | - | - | - | - |
| המכינה הקדם משטרתית | - | - | - | - |
| Ma'anit | - | - | - | - |
| בית הספר אמי"ת ממ"ד אפיקים בנגב | - | - | - | - |
| Ben Gurion elementary school | - | - | - | - |
| Neve Menachem | - | - | - | - |
| HaYovel | - | - | - | - |
| Neot Leon School | - | - | - | - |
| Hazon Ovadia School | - | - | - | - |
| Beit Yaakov | - | - | - | - |
| Yehoshua School | - | - | - | - |
| Otzer Haim School | - | - | - | - |
| Golda Meir School | - | - | - | - |
| Bnot Chail School for girls | - | - | - | - |
| Be'er Titzchak Yeshiva | - | - | - | - |
| Reger Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Yachdav | - | - | - | - |
| Eshkol School | - | - | - | - |
| Moriah School | - | - | - | - |
| Renanot School for girls | - | - | - | - |
| Achva School | - | - | - | - |
| Atid Highschool for girls | - | - | - | - |
| Netiv Ha'Shavim Yeshiva | - | - | - | - |
| Highschool H | - | - | - | - |
| Etz Haim School | - | - | - | - |
| Amirim School | - | - | - | - |
| Rambam School | - | - | - | - |
| Religios Scientific School for girls | - | - | - | - |
| Be'er Sheva Yeshiva | - | - | - | - |
| בי"ס הרב תחומי רמות | - | - | - | - |
| Ramot school | - | - | - | - |
| Neve Shalom School | - | - | - | - |
| Ohel Shlomo Bne Akiva Yeshiva | - | - | - | - |
| Makif Vav Kohl | - | - | - | - |
| Moledet | - | - | - | - |
| Be'er HaThiya Yeshiva | - | - | - | - |
| Ilanot School | - | - | - | - |
| Alumot Regional School | - | - | - | - |
| Amit Religious Technology Center School | - | - | - | - |
| Uziel School | - | - | - | - |
| Mishkan Meir School | - | - | - | - |
| Yosef Ka'aro Bet Ha'moreh School | - | - | - | - |
| Beit Yaakov School for boys | - | - | - | - |
| Beit Yaakov School for girls | - | - | - | - |
| Be'eri School | - | - | - | - |
| Mishkan Meir Talmud Torah | - | - | - | - |
| Oryan School | - | - | - | - |
| Dekalim School | - | - | - | - |
| C Makif Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Makif Alef High School | - | - | - | - |
| Netivot Yoram School | - | - | - | - |
| Ye'elim Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Lady Davis Amal Technological School | - | - | - | - |
| Yesodot School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Beersheba
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| radio darom 95.8fm 97fm | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Beersheba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham's Well International Visitors' Center | ||||
| Carasso Science Park | ||||
| Indian Jewish Heritage museum | ||||
| Israeli Air Force Museum | ||||
| Joe Alon Center | ||||
| Lunada | ||||
| Mitzpe Revivim | ||||
| Open Museum Omer | ||||
| The Negev Museum |
Libraries in Beersheba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Andalus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meitar Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Zalman Aranne Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| הספריה העירונית באר-שבע | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Beersheba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedouin Market | |||||
| City market | |||||
| Dimona municipal market | |||||
| New Town Market | |||||
| سوق بلدي | |||||
| سوق بلدي |
Hotels in Beersheba
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Beersheba
47 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Beersheba
22 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Beersheba
5 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Beersheba
5 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Beersheba
2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Beersheba
14 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Beersheba
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Beersheba
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Beersheba
36 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Beersheba
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Beersheba
9 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Beersheba
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Beersheba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Beersheba
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | MTZ | Medium Airport |
| El Jora Airport | EGH | Medium Airport |
| Nevatim Air Base | VTM | Medium Airport |
| Ramon Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Tel Nof Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Arad 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 |
| Rishon Lezion Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Talmei Yosef Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Beersheba
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hadasa | |
| HaPalmach | |
| Neve Menahem | |
| דואר ישראל שיכון ה |
Treatment Centers in Beersheba
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adi Negev - Nahalat Eran |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Beersheba
32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Beit Avraham | |
| Beit El | |
| Beit Yosef | |
| Binyamin | |
| Brit Shalom | |
| Eliyahu Haltzi Central Synagaugue | |
| Eliyahu HaNavi | |
| Ezrat Ahim | |
| Harav Masud Elkabetz | |
| Heichal Kdoshei Yisrael | |
| Kol Yehuda | |
| Minchat Ya'akov | |
| Mordechai ha'Yehudi | |
| Netzach Yisrael | |
| Ohel Moshe | |
| Ohel Yaakov | |
| Rabbi Shimon Bar Yohay | |
| Sha'arei Binyamin | |
| Shivtei Israel | |
| Shoshan |
Quick Facts
Around Beersheba
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Beersheba
1 places within 15 km
- • Rahat Rural Mosque
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What is the population of Beersheba?
Beersheba has a population of 186,600 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 4,113 people per square mile, spread across 45.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Beersheba?
Beersheba 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.