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Drijat, Israel

Southern District · Israel

Drijat is a small town in Southern District, Israel with a population of 1,199. Elevation: 1,847 ft (563 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

1,199 Population 188/sq mi density
1,847 ft Elevation 563 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
10.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Drijat

Drijat

Drijat, also known as Draijat, is an Arab village in southern Israel. Located in the Negev desert near Arad, between Kuseife and the Yatir Forest, it falls under the jurisdiction of al-Kasom Regional Council. In 2024 its population was 581.

People

Population1,199
Density188/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain10.7 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation1,847 ft (563 m)
Population1,199
Population Density188 / sq mi
Elevation1,847 ft (563 m)
Coordinates31.3007°, 35.0763°
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Country🇮🇱 Israel
State / ProvinceSouthern District
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 Drijat

Drijat is a small town in Israel (Southern District) with a population of 1,199. The city sits at an elevation of 1,847 feet (563 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 Drijat

Drijat 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
Drijat 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 1,847 feet.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation1,847 ft (563 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²)
Population Density188/sq mi
Coordinates31.3007°N, 35.0763°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.7"
72% below Israel avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.28"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 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 61 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 88 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 42 km
Oct 28, 1999 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.3 99 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 45 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 40 km
Jun 15, 2021 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan M4.1 122 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 89 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 21 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 94 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 54 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 84 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 131 km
Sep 13, 1990 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel M3.9 115 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 46 km
Jan 11, 1992 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M3.7 29 km
Sep 7, 1992 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan M3.7 45 km
Sep 16, 1994 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan M3.6 96 km
Aug 8, 1995 5 km ENE of Bardalah, Palestinian Territory M3.5 131 km
Jan 26, 1999 15 km ENE of Dimona, Israel M2.9 24 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 61 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 88 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
May 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
December 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in

Drijat has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 51°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Drijat

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kcm FM Channel 01 Live hasidic, hebrew AAC 128 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: קצר וקולע jewish, music AAC 128 kbps
Radio Breslev Carmiel MP3 96 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: דעת רבנו jewish, music AAC 128 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: הלכות ודף יומי jewish, music AAC 128 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: תורה וזימרה jewish, music MP3 128 kbps
Rak Musica AAC+ 64 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: ספרי ברסלב books, jewish MP3 128 kbps
radio darom 95.8fm 97fm music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
toker fm (US) religious MP3 128 kbps
toker fm religious MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Drijat

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

Libraries in Drijat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Al Andalus Library0.0
Al Baladya Library0.0
Al Bayader 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 Drijat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Vegetables Market
Dimona municipal market
Municipal marketplace
Municipal marketplace

Breweries in Drijat

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Sheeta

Stadiums & Teams in Drijat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Drijat

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ben Gurion International AirportTLVLarge Airport
Bar Yehuda AirfieldMTZMedium Airport
Nevatim Air BaseVTMMedium Airport
Ramon Air BaseMedium Airport
Tel Nof Air BaseMedium Airport
Arad AirportSmall Airport
Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah AirportSmall Airport
Beersheba (Teyman) AirportBEVSmall Airport
Dimona AirportSmall Airport
Ein Yahav AirfieldEIYSmall Airport
Gvulot AirstripSmall Airport
Hatzerim Air BaseSmall Airport
Hatzerim Northwest AirportSmall Airport
Hatzor Air BaseSmall Airport
Kedma AirportSmall Airport
Kzeiot AirportSmall Airport
Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip HSmall Airport
Mitzpe Ramon AirfieldMIPSmall Airport
Naan AirstripSmall Airport
Negba-Gold Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Palmahim Air BaseSmall Airport
Palmahim South AirstripSmall Airport
Rishon Lezion AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmei Yosef AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem

🇮🇱 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 Drijat

What is the population of Drijat?

Drijat has a population of 1,199 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 188 people per square mile, spread across 6.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Drijat?

Drijat 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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