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Location & Surroundings

West Jerusalem is a city in Jerusalem, Israel with 400,000 inhabitants, at 796 m elevation. The nearest airport is Ben Gurion Airport, 41 km away.

Also known as: Westjerusalem · Западный Иерусалим · Jerusalem West · Västra Jerusalem · Vestjerusalem · Vest-Jerusalem

Overview

West Jerusalem is section of Jerusalem that remained under Israeli control after the 1948 Arab–Israeli War — HE חלקה של ירושלים אשר נותר בשליטה ישראלית בעקבות מלחמת העצמאות.

It is located in Jerusalem, Palestine.

The elevation is around 796 metre.

Also known as: EO Uesta Jerusalemo

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Basic Data

  • Country Palestine
  • Located in Jerusalem
  • Type section of populated place (PPLX)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    31° 46' 55" N, 35° 13' 11" E
  • Elevation DEM: 796 m
  • Timezone Asia/Jerusalem
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 400,000
  • Pop. Density 31,707 p/km²
  • Built-up 35.6%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Shekel (ILS)
  • Phone Prefix +972

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Alternate Names

de
Westjerusalem
ru
Западный Иерусалим
Jerusalem West
sv
Västra Jerusalem
da
Vestjerusalem
no
Vest-Jerusalem

Weather in West Jerusalem

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for West Jerusalem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 27.3 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 W/m2.

Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (19 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,017.0 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 25.7 1.4 19 36 1,017.0 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 20.1 2.8 299 69 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 150.0 n/a
12h 19.1 2.2 301 70 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 21.2 1.9 319 63 1,019.7 0.00 / 0.00 1 71.9 n/a
Tomorrow 27.3 4.2 319 41 1,016.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 691.1 n/a
30h 20.1 5.3 305 76 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 145.4 n/a
36h 18.7 2.6 293 82 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
42h 20.4 2.4 341 72 1,018.9 0.00 / 0.00 4 69.2 n/a
Friday 27.1 3.4 340 42 1,015.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 684.8 n/a
54h 20.1 3.4 305 78 1,017.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 144.3 n/a
60h 18.4 1.5 308 83 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
66h 21.6 0.7 34 55 1,015.7 0.00 / 0.00 11 69.5 n/a
Saturday 28.2 1.2 14 34 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 686.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in West Jerusalem?
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 27.3 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 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 West Jerusalem today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in West Jerusalem?
Local time is 22:28. Time zone: Asia/Jerusalem (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is West Jerusalem?
West Jerusalem is a section of populated place.
How many people live in West Jerusalem?
Population about 400,000.
What is the elevation of West Jerusalem?
DEM 796 m.
Where is West Jerusalem located?
It is at 31.78199, 35.21961 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is West Jerusalem in?
It is in Israel.

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Last updated 2022-07-17
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