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Arad
City in Southern, Israel
Overview
Arad is a southern Israeli city set at the edge of the Negev Desert, known for its fresh air, laid-back lifestyle, and proximity to the Dead Sea. With a mix of local culture and access to breathtaking nature, Arad offers travelers a quieter base from which to explore southern Israel.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Israel
District
Southern
Population
24,436
Time Zone
Asia/Jerusalem
Coordinates
31.26°, 35.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,225
Local Cost
$1,220
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
70
English
50
Temperature
19.4°C
Summer Avg
26.4°C
Winter Avg
11.5°C
Record High
44.9°C
Record Low
-2.4°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
240 mm
Internet Speed
338 Mbps
Upload
110 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
147
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
142
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MTZ
Distance
18 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 31 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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