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Tel Sheva‘, Israel

Southern District · Israel

Tel Sheva‘ is a small city in Southern District, Israel with a population of 20,204. Elevation: 997 ft (304 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

20,204 Population 4,666/sq mi density
997 ft Elevation 304 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
9.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Tel Sheva‘

Tel Sheva‘

Tel Sheva or Tel as-Sabi is a Bedouin town in the Southern District of Israel, bordering the city of Beersheba. In 2024, it had a population of 24,782.

People

Population20,204
Density4,666/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain9.2 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Population20,204
Population Density4,666 / sq mi
Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Coordinates31.2486°, 34.8601°
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Country🇮🇱 Israel
State / ProvinceSouthern District
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation9.2 inches (234 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tel Sheva‘

Tel Sheva‘ is a small city in Israel (Southern District) with a population of 20,204. The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet (304 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.

Climate in Tel Sheva‘

Tel Sheva‘ 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
Tel Sheva‘ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above Israel avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density4,666/sq mi
Coordinates31.2486°N, 34.8601°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.2"
76% below Israel avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.20"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 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 81 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 104 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 59 km
Oct 28, 1999 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.3 97 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 66 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 61 km
Jun 15, 2021 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan M4.1 118 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 100 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 40 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 96 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 71 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 141 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 85 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 62 km
Sep 13, 1990 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel M3.9 105 km
Jan 11, 1992 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M3.7 49 km
Sep 7, 1992 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan M3.7 66 km
Jun 24, 1994 88 km SW of Mitzpe Ramon, Israel M3.7 145 km
Sep 16, 1994 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan M3.6 114 km
Aug 8, 1995 5 km ENE of Bardalah, Palestinian Territory M3.5 144 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 81 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 103 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in

Tel Sheva‘ has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 51°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Tel Sheva‘

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Amal a School
abo baker a school
Alrsalah School
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Radio Stations near Tel Sheva‘

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Tel Sheva‘

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abraham's Well International Visitors' Center
Carasso Science Park
Indian Jewish Heritage museum
Israeli Air Force Museum
Joe Alon Center
Lunada
Mitzpe Revivim
Open Museum Omer
The Negev Museum

Libraries in Tel Sheva‘

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Al Andalus Library0.0
Central library0.0
Meitar Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Zalman Aranne Central Library0.0
הספריה העירונית באר-שבע0.0

Farmers Markets in Tel Sheva‘

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bedouin Market
City market
Dimona municipal market
New Town Market
سوق بلدي
سوق بلدي

Restaurants in Tel Sheva‘

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

פלאפל חאמד

Cafes in Tel Sheva‘

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

בית קפה MOONLIGHT
קפה המרכז

Gas Stations in Tel Sheva‘

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paz

Banks in Tel Sheva‘

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

אלריאן הכשרה מקצועית
הדואר

Gyms in Tel Sheva‘

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IL #1079699448

Stadiums & Teams in Tel Sheva‘

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tel Sheva‘

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bar Yehuda AirfieldMTZMedium Airport
El Jora AirportEGHMedium Airport
Nevatim Air BaseVTMMedium Airport
Ramon Air BaseMedium Airport
Tel Nof Air BaseMedium Airport
Arad AirportSmall Airport
Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah AirportSmall Airport
Beersheba (Teyman) AirportBEVSmall Airport
Dimona AirportSmall Airport
Ein Yahav AirfieldEIYSmall 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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tel Sheva‘

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
מסגד אלהגרה

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation
305 m (1,001 ft)
Area
9.4 km² (3.6 mi²)

🇮🇱 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 Tel Sheva‘

What is the population of Tel Sheva‘?

Tel Sheva‘ has a population of 20,204 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 4,666 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tel Sheva‘?

Tel Sheva‘ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.2 inches.

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