Har Qeren () is a mountain in Israel. Har Qeren is located in the Southern District. Har Qeren is located 365 meters above sea level. There is a U.S. military radar station here, known as Site 512.
The highest place nearby is Har Safun, above sea level, southeast of Har Qeren.
The climate is hot dry. The average temperature is °C. The warmest month is August, at °C, and the coldest is January, at °C. The average rainfall is millimeters per year. The wettest month is January, with millimeters of rain, and the driest is June, with millimeters.
Flora and Environment The area surrounding Har Qeren is characterized by stabilized and semi-stabilized sand dunes which support unique desert vegetation. During the late winter, specifically between late February and mid-March, the base of the mountain and its access trails become a prime viewing location for the spectacular blooming of the Negev Iris (Iris mariae), a rare and protected endemic wildflower. In addition to the irises, the sandy terrain supports other desert flora such as the Rumex cyprius (red sorrel) and white broom (Retama raetam) bushes. Due to the sensitive security nature of the area and its adjacent military firing zones, visitors looking to see the blooms are required to follow marked paths and check safety updates prior to arrival.
References
[ Har Qeren] at [ Geonames.org (cc-by)]