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‘En Yahav, Israel

Southern District · Israel

‘En Yahav is a small town in Southern District, Israel with a population of 742. Elevation: -272 ft (-83 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

742 Population 31/sq mi density
-272 ft Elevation -83 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
2.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About ‘En Yahav

‘En Yahav

Ein Yahav is a moshav in southern Israel. Located 100 m below sea level in the northern Arava valley, 12 km south of Hatzeva and between the Yahav and Nikrot streams, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Central Arava Regional Council. In 2024, it has a population of 1,654.

People

Population742
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain2.1 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation-272 ft (-83 m)
Population742
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation-272 ft (-83 m)
Coordinates30.6582°, 35.2375°
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Country🇮🇱 Israel
State / ProvinceSouthern District
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation2.1 inches (54 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About ‘En Yahav

‘En Yahav is a small town in Israel (Southern District) with a population of 742. The city sits at an elevation of -272 feet (-83 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.

‘En Yahav has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 332 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 2.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -272 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average72.9°F
35% above Israel avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-272 ft (-83 m)
Area24.3 sq mi (62.9 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates30.6582°N, 35.2375°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.1"
94% below Israel avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.43"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 117 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 55 km
Nov 19, 1998 34 km WNW of Eilat, Israel M4.5 122 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 149 km
Dec 23, 1995 22 km E of Aqaba, Jordan M4.4 122 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 84 km
Oct 28, 1999 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.3 29 km
Feb 4, 1996 10 km ESE of Tala Bay, Jordan M4.3 144 km
Nov 18, 1996 25 km NW of Eilat, Israel M4.2 110 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 85 km
Jun 15, 2021 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan M4.1 54 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 21 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 64 km
Dec 19, 1999 15 km N of Eilat, Israel M4.1 110 km
Feb 4, 1996 25 km NW of Eilat, Israel M4.1 110 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 56 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 12 km
Nov 12, 1992 11 km SW of Eilat, Israel M4.0 135 km
Jan 26, 1997 27 km WSW of Eilat, Israel M4.0 140 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 - 117 km
1068 GULF OF AQABA Earthquake - - 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.2 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 Warmest
August 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in
September 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in

‘En Yahav has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 56°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in ‘En Yahav

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
melo hatene

Restaurants in ‘En Yahav

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Deck Bar
Eat with Hagit & Ido
Yogurtia

Clinics in ‘En Yahav

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sapir Medical Center

Gas Stations in ‘En Yahav

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Delek

Airports Near ‘En Yahav

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bar Yehuda AirfieldMTZMedium Airport
Nevatim Air BaseVTMMedium Airport
Ramon Air Base-Medium Airport
Arad Airport-Small Airport
Beersheba (Teyman) AirportBEVSmall Airport
Dimona Airport-Small Airport
Ein Yahav AirfieldEIYSmall Airport
Hatzerim Air Base-Small Airport
Hatzerim Northwest Airport-Small Airport
Mitzpe Ramon AirfieldMIPSmall Airport
Ovda AirportVDASmall Airport

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Waterfalls
2
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation
-88 m (-289 ft)
Founded
1951
Website
ein-yahav.co.il/mainsite.asp

🇮🇱 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 ‘En Yahav

What is the population of ‘En Yahav?

‘En Yahav has a population of 742 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 24.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in ‘En Yahav?

‘En Yahav has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.1 inches.

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