‘En Gedi, Israel
Southern District · Israel
‘En Gedi is a small town in Southern District, Israel with a population of 588. Elevation: -951 ft (-290 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About ‘En Gedi
Ein Gedi is a kibbutz on the western shore of the Dead Sea in Israel. Located on the edge of the Judaean Desert at the site of historic Ein Gedi, it falls under the jurisdiction of Tamar Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 718.
People
Climate
| Population | 588 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | -951 ft (-290 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.4524°, 35.3844° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Southern District |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.5 inches (113 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About ‘En Gedi
‘En Gedi is a small town in Israel (Southern District) with a population of 588. The city sits at an elevation of -951 feet (-290 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | -951 ft (-290 m) |
| Area | 36.0 sq mi (93.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4524°N, 35.3844°E |
| 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 | - | 29 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 62 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 62 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in |
‘En Gedi has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 60°F in January to 88°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 4.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in ‘En Gedi
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ein Gedi Field School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near ‘En Gedi
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 | |
| Kan Reshet Bet | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rak Musica | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: ספרי ברסלב | books, jewish | MP3 128 kbps | |
| toker fm (US) | religious | MP3 128 kbps | |
| toker fm | religious | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in ‘En Gedi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arad Museum | ||||
| Artas Folklore Center | ||||
| Dead Sea Panoramic Complex | ||||
| Desertivision Museum | ||||
| مسجد الصحابه |
Libraries in ‘En Gedi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in ‘En Gedi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Marketplace | |||||
| Municipal marketplace | |||||
| Municipal marketplace |
Hotels in ‘En Gedi
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in ‘En Gedi
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in ‘En Gedi
2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in ‘En Gedi
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in ‘En Gedi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheeta |
Stadiums & Teams in ‘En Gedi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near ‘En Gedi
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | Large Airport |
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | Large Airport |
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | Large Airport |
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | MTZ | Medium Airport |
| Nevatim Air Base | VTM | Medium Airport |
| Ramon Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Tel Nof Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Arad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beersheba (Teyman) Airport | BEV | Small Airport |
| Dimona Airport | - | 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 |
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Waterfalls Near ‘En Gedi
7 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near ‘En Gedi.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| המפל הנסתר | |
| המפל התחתון | |
| מפל דוד | |
| מפל חבר | |
| מפל חצצון | |
| מפל נחל ישי | |
| מפלון |
UFO Sightings Near ‘En Gedi
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near ‘En Gedi.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ein gedi (israel) | 2002 | Silvery oval disk hovering for 2 minutes over the cliffs of the dead sea in Israel |
| Ein geidi beach (israel) | 1984 | I was a working in Israel on a kibbutz in 1984. I spent a weekend on a beach called Ein Geidi which is a reaort on the Dead Sea. We wer |
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What is the population of ‘En Gedi?
‘En Gedi has a population of 588 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 36.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in ‘En Gedi?
‘En Gedi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 4.5 inches.
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