Location & Surroundings
Bitẖa is a village in Southern District, Israel with 777 inhabitants, at 126 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ofaqim, 3 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Beer-Sheva, 10 km away.
Also known as: בטחה · Bithah
Overview
Bitha is place in Southern — HE מושב בצפון הנגב.
It is located in Merhavim Regional Council, Israel.
Established in 1950-01-01.
The population is about 790 (2021).
It covers about 4 square kilometre.
The elevation is around 120 metre.
Also known as: Bitkha
Media
Basic Data
- Country Israel
- Located in Merhavim Regional Council
- Area 4 square kilometre
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
31° 20' 4" N, 34° 38' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 126 m
- Timezone Asia/Jerusalem
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 777
- Pop. Density 353 p/km²
- Built-up 9.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shekel (ILS)
- Phone Prefix +972
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:57
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
he
בטחה
Weather in Bitha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 27.7 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
2.7 m/s N (7 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,018.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.3 | 2.7 | 7 | 71 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 5.1 | 358 | 66 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 68.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 7.3 | 330 | 51 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 680.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 5.3 | 349 | 68 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 147.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 3.0 | 354 | 74 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 4.2 | 11 | 67 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 60.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.0 | 7.1 | 337 | 48 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 655.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 5.1 | 347 | 68 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 145.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.6 | 2.5 | 6 | 78 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 3.3 | 22 | 67 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 66.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 6.2 | 329 | 49 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 668.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 4.5 | 348 | 75 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 142.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.1 | 1.9 | 7 | 82 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitha?
Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 27.7 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bitha today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Bitha?
Local time is 12:57. Time zone: Asia/Jerusalem (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bitha?
Bitha is a populated place.
How many people live in Bitha?
Population about 777.
What is the elevation of Bitha?
DEM 126 m.
Where is Bitha located?
It is at 31.33431, 34.63371 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitha in?
It is in Israel.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Bitcha