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Ma‘galim, Israel

Southern District · Israel

Ma‘galim is a small town in Southern District, Israel with a population of 2,061. Elevation: 417 ft (127 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

2,061 Population 950/sq mi density
417 ft Elevation 127 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
13.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Ma‘galim

Ma‘galim

Ma'agalim is a national-religious community settlement in southern Israel. Located south of Netivot, it falls under the jurisdiction of Sdot Negev Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 1,322.

People

Population2,061
Density950/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain13.2 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Population2,061
Population Density950 / sq mi
Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Coordinates31.3969°, 34.5995°
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Country🇮🇱 Israel
State / ProvinceSouthern District
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation13.2 inches (336 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ma‘galim

Ma‘galim is a small town in Israel (Southern District) with a population of 2,061. The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet (127 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.

Climate in Ma‘galim

Ma‘galim 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
Ma‘galim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 352 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 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above Israel avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density950/sq mi
Coordinates31.3969°N, 34.5995°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"
65% below Israel avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.76"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 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 95 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 148 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 112 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 88 km
Oct 28, 1999 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.3 121 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 89 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 83 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 131 km
Jun 15, 2021 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan M4.1 140 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 98 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 67 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 122 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 135 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 111 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 100 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 91 km
Sep 13, 1990 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel M3.9 77 km
Jan 11, 1992 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M3.7 76 km
Jun 24, 1994 88 km SW of Mitzpe Ramon, Israel M3.7 149 km
Sep 7, 1992 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan M3.7 91 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 95 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 108 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in Wettest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
November 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in

Ma‘galim has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ma‘galim

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ma'agalim school
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Radio Stations near Ma‘galim

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio darom 95.8fm 97fm music, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Ma‘galim

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A Fortress facing Gaza
Abraham's Well International Visitors' Center
Al-Nour AlMohammadi mosque
Beit HaGvura
Carasso Science Park
Israeli Air Force Museum
Lunada
Ministry of Interior
Open Museum Omer
Qaser Al-Basha Museum
The Negev Museum
Yasser Arafat Foundation - Gaza
ארכיון אורים
מוזיאון של קיבוץ

Libraries in Ma‘galim

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Al Nour Library0.0
Al-Nahda Library0.0
Al-Yazjy Library0.0
AlAwael Bookshop0.0
Alquds Book Shop0.0
ALwehda bookshop0.0
Angel Eyes Library0.0
Central library0.0
Eschol public library0.0
Jareer workshop0.0
Masoor Library0.0
National Library-Under Construction0.0
Palestinian Planning Center0.0
Public Library0.0
Semsem Library0.0
Zalman Aranne Central Library0.0
הספריה העירונית באר-שבע0.0
ספרייה עירונית0.0
المكتبة المركزية0.0
سمايل كنج للهدايا والقرطاسية0.0
مطبعة ومكتبة مؤمن0.0
مكتب دحلان0.0
مكتبة ابو عيسى0.0
مكتبة التوفيق0.0
مكتبة الجليل0.0
مكتبة المنار0.0
مكتبة المنارة0.0
مكتبة اليازجي0.0
مكتبة جواهر لال نهرو0.0
مكتبة حسونة0.0
مكتبة خزاعة المركزية0.0
مكتبة منصور0.0

Farmers Markets in Ma‘galim

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bedouin Market
City market
City Market
Feras Market
New Town Market
سوق الجمعة
سوق الجمعة
سوق الحلال
سوق اليرموك الشعبي
سوق بلدي
سوق بلدي

Stadiums & Teams in Ma‘galim

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ma‘galim

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ben Gurion International AirportTLVLarge Airport
El Jora AirportEGHMedium Airport
Nevatim Air BaseVTMMedium Airport
Ramon Air BaseMedium Airport
Tel Nof Air BaseMedium Airport
Arad AirportSmall Airport
Beersheba (Teyman) AirportBEVSmall Airport
Dimona AirportSmall 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

Treatment Centers in Ma‘galim

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adi Negev - Nahalat Eran
Al-Nour Rehabilitaion Center for the Visuallty Impaired
Al-Qeshawi Supermaket;المركز الدولي للعيون
مخرطه البيارى (ورشه العتبه الخضراء )

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ma‘galim

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
בית מדרש

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation
129 m (423 ft)
Founded
1958

🇮🇱 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 Ma‘galim

What is the population of Ma‘galim?

Ma‘galim has a population of 2,061 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 950 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ma‘galim?

Ma‘galim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.2 inches.

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