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Ziqim, Israel

Southern District · Israel

Ziqim is a small town in Southern District, Israel with a population of 852. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

852 Population 46/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
13.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Ziqim

Ziqim

Zikim is a kibbutz in southern Israel. Located in the northern Negev desert, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hof Ashkelon Regional Council. In 2024, it had a population of 997.

People

Population852
Density46/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain13.2 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population852
Population Density46 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates31.6068°, 34.5215°
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 Ziqim

Ziqim is a small town in Israel (Southern District) with a population of 852. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 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.

Ziqim 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 69 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

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area18.5 sq mi (48.0 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates31.6068°N, 34.5215°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"
65% below Israel avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.66"
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 98 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 126 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 107 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 105 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 100 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 94 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 107 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 144 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 146 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 83 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 86 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 119 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 135 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 117 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 109 km
Sep 13, 1990 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel M3.9 54 km
Jan 11, 1992 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M3.7 91 km
Jan 23, 2022 4 km ENE of Kafr Mi?r, Israel M3.7 147 km
Sep 7, 1992 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan M3.7 104 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 98 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 102 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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

Ziqim 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").

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Radio Stations near Ziqim

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Galgalatz MP3 128 kbps
#joint radio Blues Rock 60s, 70s MP3 320 kbps
#joint radio Beat Trance ambient, edm MP3 320 kbps
Kan Bet news, talk MP3 146 kbps
#joint radio Reggae dub, dub reggae MP3 320 kbps
קול פליי | kol-play AAC+ 64 kbps
Tel Aviv 102FM רדיו תל אביב contenmporary, music AAC+
100fm - 100% Movies movie music, music AAC+ 128 kbps
88FM UNKNOWN
GUITAR - J. WILLIAMS MP3
radio darom 95.8fm 97fm music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
kzradio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ziqim

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A Fortress facing Gaza
Al Qarara cultural museum
Al-Nour AlMohammadi mosque
Ashdod's museam Korin Maman
Beit HaGvura
Fish Farm
Givati Museum
Ministry of Interior
Qaser Al-Basha Museum
Testimony House
Yasser Arafat Foundation - Gaza
מוזיאון של קיבוץ

Libraries in Ziqim

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
Jareer workshop0.0
Masoor Library0.0
National Library-Under Construction0.0
Palestinian Planning Center0.0
Semsem 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
ספריית בניה0.0
ספריית חברא הספרייה המרכזית לציבור החרדי0.0
ספרית ניר גלים0.0
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 منصور0.0

Farmers Markets in Ziqim

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
City Market
Feras Market
Town Market
השוק העירוני אשקלון
بوابة اصداء الشمالية
سوق الجمعة
سوق الجمعة
سوق الحلال
سوق اليرموك الشعبي
سوق بلدي
سوق بلدي

Zoos in Ziqim

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

פינת חי

Clinics in Ziqim

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IL #689993705
Kupat Holim Clalit

Stadiums & Teams in Ziqim

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ziqim

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ben Gurion International AirportTLVLarge Airport
El Arish International AirportAACLarge 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
Kzeiot 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 Ziqim

19 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Al-Nour Rehabilitaion Center for the Visuallty Impaired
Al-Qeshawi Supermaket;المركز الدولي للعيون
Assuta Ashdod
Clalit clinic
Kupat Holim Clalit
Kupat Holim Clalit
Kupat Holim Meuhedet
Leumit Almog
Leumit Rova 3
Leumit Rova HaKirya
Maccabi
Maccabi clinic
Maccabi clinic
Terem Ashdod
כללית
לאומית גן יבנה
מכבי
מרפאת רופאים
مخرطه البيارى (ورشه العتبه الخضراء )

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation
24 m (79 ft)
Founded
1949
Postal Code
79140
Website
zikim.org.il/

🇮🇱 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 Ziqim

What is the population of Ziqim?

Ziqim has a population of 852 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 18.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ziqim?

Ziqim 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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