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Bet She’an, Israel
Northern District · Israel
Bet She’an is a small city in Northern District, Israel with a population of 16,800. Elevation: -390 ft (-119 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bet She’an
Beit She'an, also known as Beisan, or Beth-shean, is a city in the Northern District of Israel. The town lies at the Beit She'an Valley about 120 m below sea level. In 2022, 98% of the population was Jewish and 2% was counted as other.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,800 |
| Population Density | 5,936 / sq mi |
| Elevation | -390 ft (-119 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4973°, 35.4963° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Northern District |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.3 inches (414 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bet She’an
Bet She’an is a small city in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 16,800. The city sits at an elevation of -390 feet (-119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Climate in Bet She’an
Bet She’an has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.5°C), the coldest is Jan (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 358 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -390 ft (-119 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,936/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4973°N, 35.4963°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 56 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 92 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 56 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 55 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 121 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 73 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 55 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in |
Bet She’an has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 53°F in February to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Bet She’an
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keshet Yonatan | — | — | — | — |
| Beit She'an Yeshiva | — | — | — | — |
| בית ספר גאון הירדן | — | — | — | — |
| בית ספר ממלכתי דתי תחכמוני | — | — | — | — |
| independent Orthodox school "tora adir ve bet yaakov" | — | — | — | — |
| Golani school | — | — | — | — |
| Tomer | — | — | — | — |
| Zvuloon Hammer school complex | — | — | — | — |
| Idan Center | — | — | — | — |
| מרכז חינוך טכנולוגי אורט בית שאן | — | — | — | — |
| Rambam | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bet She’an
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| راديو الناس (PS) | culture, music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Hayat FM (JO) | civil, hashemite | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| KAN Gimel כאן גימל | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Kol Rega קול רגע 91.5/96 | music, news | MP3 | |
| Radio Haifa רדיו חיפה | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 104.5FM צפון | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ze Rock Radio | indy, metal | AAC 48 kbps |
Museums in Bet She’an
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Shturman | ||||
| Greek Orthodox Bishopric (Alkalai) Caves | ||||
| Marzipan Museum | ||||
| Mishkan Museum of Art, Ein Harod | ||||
| Museum of Regional and Mediterranean Archaeology | ||||
| Nazareth Village | ||||
| Pre Historic Museum | ||||
| The Circassian Center | ||||
| Umm Qais Museum | ||||
| Yabous Youth Museum | ||||
| חוות כנרת |
Libraries in Bet She’an
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Resala Book Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Alnoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ibn Khaldun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinnert college library (building 700) | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| جنين | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة العلاء | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة العميد | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة جديتا | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة جليل | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة رامي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة لجين | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبه الهارون | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bet She’an
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut Market | |||||
| Market "Shuk" | |||||
| New City Market | |||||
| Old City Market | |||||
| Old City;Market Nazareth | |||||
| Open Market | |||||
| السوق الشعبي | |||||
| بيع خضار | |||||
| سوبر ماركت | |||||
| شارلي | |||||
| عامر مول | |||||
| محل خلويات |
Restaurants in Bet She’an
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bet She’an
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bet She’an
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bet She’an
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bet She’an
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bet She’an
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bet She’an
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bet She’an
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bet She’an
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bet She’an
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | Large Airport |
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | Large Airport |
| Ramat David Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | Medium Airport |
| Tel Nof Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport | HFA | Medium Airport |
| Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cyclone damper | — | Small Airport |
| Dalton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Shemer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Vered Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fiq Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Habonim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Herzliya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Highway H Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Kefar Gallim Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Megiddo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip H | — | Small Airport |
| Naan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rishon Lezion Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zarqa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Bet She’an
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Malkishua |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bet She’an
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kehillat Ya'akov | |
| Tifferet Shlomo | |
| בית כנסת - ישמח יהודה בשערי צדק, בית מדרש - מרדכי אליהו | |
| בית כנסת ע"ש ג'ריבת ג'רבה |
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What is the population of Bet She’an?
Bet She’an has a population of 16,800 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 5,936 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bet She’an?
Bet She’an has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches.