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Nir Banim, Israel

Southern District · Israel

Nir Banim is a small town in Southern District, Israel with a population of 726. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

726 Population 443/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
10.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Nir Banim

Nir Banim

Nir Banim is a moshav in south-central Israel. Located near Kiryat Gat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Be'er Tuvia Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 804.

People

Population726
Density443/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain10.7 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Population726
Population Density443 / sq mi
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates31.6718°, 34.7548°
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 Nir Banim

Nir Banim is a small town in Israel (Southern District) with a population of 726. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 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.

Nir Banim 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 276 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

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density443/sq mi
Coordinates31.6718°N, 34.7548°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.7"
72% below Israel avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.49"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 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 75 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 118 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 84 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 92 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 82 km
Oct 28, 1999 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.3 145 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 75 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 103 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 125 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 143 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 69 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 65 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 101 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 132 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 103 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 97 km
Sep 13, 1990 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel M3.9 65 km
Jan 11, 1992 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M3.7 76 km
Jan 23, 2022 4 km ENE of Kafr Mi?r, Israel M3.7 128 km
Sep 7, 1992 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan M3.7 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 75 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 79 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 150 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
April 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
November 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in

Nir Banim has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 51°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Nir Banim

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Galgalatz MP3 128 kbps
ECO99FM pop, top 40 AAC+
KAN Gimel כאן גימל MP3 192 kbps
#joint radio Blues Rock 60s, 70s MP3 320 kbps
#joint radio Beat Trance ambient, edm MP3 320 kbps
#joint radio Reggae dub, dub reggae MP3 320 kbps
Kan Bet news, talk MP3 146 kbps
קול פליי | kol-play AAC+ 64 kbps
Kcm FM Channel 01 Live hasidic, hebrew AAC 128 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: קצר וקולע jewish, music AAC 128 kbps
Radios 100FM רדיוס MP3 128 kbps
100fm - 100% Movies movie music, music AAC+ 128 kbps
Tel Aviv 102FM רדיו תל אביב contenmporary, music AAC+
Kan Reshet Bet MP3 128 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: תורה וזימרה jewish, music MP3 128 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: הלכות ודף יומי jewish, music AAC 128 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: דעת רבנו jewish, music AAC 128 kbps
Radio Breslev Carmiel MP3 96 kbps
88FM UNKNOWN
ברסלב פוריו: ספרי ברסלב books, jewish MP3 128 kbps
Rak Musica AAC+ 64 kbps
GUITAR - J. WILLIAMS MP3
toker fm religious MP3 128 kbps
kzradio MP3 128 kbps
toker fm (US) religious MP3 128 kbps
radio darom 95.8fm 97fm music, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Nir Banim

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A Fortress facing Gaza
Ashdod's museam Korin Maman
Beit HaGvura
Biblical Museum of Natural History
Dondikov's House
Givati Museum
Hertzel's House
Machon Ayalon Museum
Minkov Orchard Museum
Testimony House
The Eran Shamir Settlement Museum
Weizmann House
Yad La'Shiryon
מוזיאון של קיבוץ
מרכז מורשת יהדות תימן
סטודיו לפיסול

Libraries in Nir Banim

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Al Bayader Library0.0
Al Nour Library0.0
Beit Michal0.0
Matnas Ramat Bet Shemesh0.0
Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger Life Sciences Library0.0
Science Teaching Library0.0
Science Teaching Library0.0
The Joseph Meyerhoff Library0.0
The Joseph Meyerhoff Library0.0
Yavne Municipal Library0.0
סיפרייה עירונית0.0
ספריה עירונית אשקלון0.0
ספרייה ומרכז משאבים בי"ס מקיף א' אשדוד0.0
ספרייה ומרכז משאבים בי"ס מקיף א' אשדוד0.0
ספרייה עירונית0.0
ספרייה עירונית0.0
ספריית בניה0.0
ספריית חברא הספרייה המרכזית לציבור החרדי0.0
ספריית כרמים0.0
ספרית ניר גלים0.0
ספרית תיכון צפית0.0
קנדי-לי - ספריה0.0
مكتبة المنارة0.0

Farmers Markets in Nir Banim

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
City Market
New Market
Town Market
השוק העירוני אשקלון

Breweries in Nir Banim

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
מבשלת שפירא

Stadiums & Teams in Nir Banim

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Airports Near Nir Banim

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ben Gurion International AirportTLVLarge Airport
Bar Yehuda AirfieldMTZMedium Airport
El Jora AirportEGHMedium Airport
Nevatim Air BaseVTMMedium Airport
Tel Nof Air BaseMedium Airport
Arad AirportSmall Airport
Beersheba (Teyman) AirportBEVSmall Airport
Dimona AirportSmall Airport
Ein Vered AirfieldSmall Airport
Gvulot AirstripSmall Airport
Hatzerim Air BaseSmall Airport
Hatzerim Northwest AirportSmall Airport
Hatzor Air BaseSmall Airport
Herzliya AirportSmall Airport
Kedma AirportSmall Airport
Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip HSmall 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
Tnuvot Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Nir Banim

29 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Assuta Ashdod
Clalit
Clalit
Clalit clinic
Kupat Holim Clalit
Kupat Holim Clalit
Kupat Holim Clalit
Kupat Holim Clalit
Kupat Holim Meuhedet
Kupat Holim Meuhedet
Kupat Holim Meuhedet
Kupat Holim Meuhedet
Leumit Almog
Leumit Rova 3
Leumit Rova HaKirya
Maccabi
Maccabi
Maccabi
Maccabi
Maccabi clinic
Maccabi clinic
Magen David Adom
Meuhedet
Terem Ashdod
כללית
כללית
לאומית גן יבנה
מכבי
מרפאת רופאים

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation
80 m (262 ft)
Area
4.3 km² (1.6 mi²)
Founded
1954

🇮🇱 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 Nir Banim

What is the population of Nir Banim?

Nir Banim has a population of 726 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 443 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nir Banim?

Nir Banim 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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