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Kuseifa, Israel
Southern District · Israel
Kuseifa is a small city in Southern District, Israel with a population of 21,079. Elevation: 1,562 ft (476 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kuseifa
Kuseife or Kseifa is a Bedouin town organized as a local council in the Southern District of Israel. Kuseife was founded in 1982 as part of a government project to plan and build towns for Negev Bedouins. In 1996 it was declared a local council, and in 2024 it had a population of 21,849.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,079 |
| Population Density | 3,299 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,562 ft (476 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.2454°, 35.0931° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Southern District |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.7 inches (245 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kuseifa
Kuseifa is a small city in Israel (Southern District) with a population of 21,079. The city sits at an elevation of 1,562 feet (476 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Climate in Kuseifa
Kuseifa 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 | 65.2°F |
| 21% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,562 ft (476 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,299/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2454°N, 35.0931°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 | - | 65 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°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 | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| 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 |
Kuseifa has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Kuseifa
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makif Al Faruq High School | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة طلال ملح | - | - | - | - |
| Hamed Abu Rabia School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kuseifa
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| radio darom 95.8fm 97fm | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Kuseifa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arad Museum | ||||
| Desertivision Museum | ||||
| Indian Jewish Heritage museum | ||||
| Joe Alon Center |
Libraries in Kuseifa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Andalus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meitar Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kuseifa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimona municipal market | |||||
| Municipal marketplace | |||||
| Municipal marketplace |
Breweries in Kuseifa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheeta |
Stadiums & Teams in Kuseifa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kuseifa
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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What is the population of Kuseifa?
Kuseifa has a population of 21,079 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 3,299 people per square mile, spread across 6.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kuseifa?
Kuseifa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.7 inches.