Location & Surroundings
Elqosh is a village in Northern District, Israel with 275 inhabitants, at 637 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hurfeish, 3 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Rosh Pina Airport, 24 km away.
Also known as: אלקוש · Elcós · Elkosz · Elkoş · Elkoš · Deir el Qāsī
Overview
Elkosh is moshav — HE מושב בישראל.
It is located in Ma'ale Yosef Regional Council, Israel.
Established in 1949-01-01.
The population is about 318 (2015).
The elevation is around 638 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Israel
- Located in Ma'ale Yosef Regional Council
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 2' 0" N, 35° 19' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 637 m
- Timezone Asia/Jerusalem
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 275
- Pop. Density 166 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shekel (ILS)
- Phone Prefix +972
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:36
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
he
אלקוש
pt
Elcós
pl
Elkosz
tr
Elkoş
cs
Elkoš
Weather in Elkosh
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Elkosh, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 27.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 765 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
2.6 m/s N (342 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 21.7 | 2.6 | 342 | 80 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 1.6 | 354 | 87 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 0.1 | 95 | 67 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 92.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 3.1 | 324 | 50 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 765.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 2.3 | 5 | 70 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 194.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 1.1 | 28 | 76 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 1.0 | 299 | 65 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 89.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 4.8 | 301 | 52 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 747.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.1 | 2.3 | 347 | 81 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 192.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 1.3 | 6 | 88 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 1.6 | 278 | 69 | 1,013.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 36 | 76.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 4.8 | 284 | 49 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 738.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.9 | 1.8 | 310 | 80 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 189.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Elkosh?
Now 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 27.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 765 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 Elkosh today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Elkosh?
Local time is 02:36. Time zone: Asia/Jerusalem (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Elkosh?
Elkosh is a populated place.
How many people live in Elkosh?
Population about 275.
What is the elevation of Elkosh?
DEM 637 m.
Where is Elkosh located?
It is at 33.03346, 35.32443 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Elkosh in?
It is in Israel.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Elkosh