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Sderot, Israel
Southern District · Israel
Sderot is a small city in Southern District, Israel with a population of 27,635. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sderot
Sderot is a western Negev city and former development town in the Southern District of Israel. In 2024, it had a population of 37,239.
People
Climate
| Population | 27,635 |
| Population Density | 15,974 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.5250°, 34.5969° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Southern District |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.2 inches (336 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sderot
Sderot is a small city in Israel (Southern District) with a population of 27,635. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 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 Sderot
Sderot has an average annual temperature of 21.7°C (71°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.3°C), the coldest is Feb (14.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 295 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,974/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5250°N, 34.5969°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 | - | 92 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 75°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) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in |
Sderot has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 56°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Sderot
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| בי"ס שקמים מעוז | - | - | - | - |
| רימון - בית ספר למוסיקה | - | - | - | - |
| New Haro'e school | - | - | - | - |
| מקיף כללי החדש | - | - | - | - |
| חווה חקלאית חינוכית | - | - | - | - |
| בי"ס מדעים אלון | - | - | - | - |
| New Hadar school | - | - | - | - |
| בי"ס תורני ראשית | - | - | - | - |
| בי"ס מעלות | - | - | - | - |
| Gill school | - | - | - | - |
| בי"ס תורני מדעי אמי"ת | - | - | - | - |
| בי"ס אלון | - | - | - | - |
| Religious school | - | - | - | - |
| Amit education complex | - | - | - | - |
| בי"ס יסודי התורה | - | - | - | - |
| Sderot Yeshiva | - | - | - | - |
| בי"ס תורני אורות אליהו | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sderot
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galgalatz | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kan Bet | news, talk | MP3 146 kbps | |
| 88FM | - | UNKNOWN | |
| radio darom 95.8fm 97fm | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Sderot
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Fortress facing Gaza | ||||
| Al-Nour AlMohammadi mosque | ||||
| Beit HaGvura | ||||
| Givati Museum | ||||
| Ministry of Interior | ||||
| Qaser Al-Basha Museum | ||||
| Yasser Arafat Foundation - Gaza | ||||
| ארכיון אורים | ||||
| מוזיאון של קיבוץ |
Libraries in Sderot
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Nour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Nahda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Yazjy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| AlAwael Bookshop | 0.0 | |||||
| Alquds Book Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| ALwehda bookshop | 0.0 | |||||
| Angel Eyes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eschol public library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jareer workshop | 0.0 | |||||
| Masoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library-Under Construction | 0.0 | |||||
| Palestinian Planning Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Semsem Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה עירונית אשקלון | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרית תיכון צפית | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة المركزية | 0.0 | |||||
| سمايل كنج للهدايا والقرطاسية | 0.0 | |||||
| مطبعة ومكتبة مؤمن | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتب دحلان | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة ابو عيسى | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة التوفيق | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الجليل | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المنار | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المنارة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة اليازجي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة جواهر لال نهرو | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة حسونة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة خزاعة المركزية | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة منصور | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sderot
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Market | |||||
| Feras Market | |||||
| New Town Market | |||||
| Town Market | |||||
| השוק העירוני אשקלון | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الجمعة | |||||
| سوق الحلال | |||||
| سوق اليرموك الشعبي | |||||
| سوق بلدي | |||||
| سوق بلدي |
Restaurants in Sderot
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sderot
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Sderot
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sderot
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sderot
14 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sderot
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sderot
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sderot
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sderot
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sderot
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sderot
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sderot
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | Large Airport |
| El Jora Airport | EGH | Medium Airport |
| Nevatim Air Base | VTM | Medium Airport |
| Ramon Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Tel Nof Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Arad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beersheba (Teyman) Airport | BEV | Small Airport |
| Dimona Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ein Vered Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gvulot Airstrip | - | 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 |
| Kzeiot 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 |
| Talmei Yosef Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sderot
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Sderot postal office |
Treatment Centers in Sderot
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adi Negev - Nahalat Eran | ||
| Al-Nour Rehabilitaion Center for the Visuallty Impaired | ||
| Al-Qeshawi Supermaket;المركز الدولي للعيون | ||
| Clalit clinic | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| مخرطه البيارى (ورشه العتبه الخضراء ) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sderot
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mikveh | |
| Mishkan Shalom Synagogue | |
| בית הכנסת המרכזי | |
| יד אמיתי | |
| מקווה | |
| מקווה |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sderot
What is the population of Sderot?
Sderot has a population of 27,635 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 15,974 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sderot?
Sderot 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.