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Afiqim, Israel

Northern District · Israel

Afiqim is a small town in Northern District, Israel with a population of 1,511. Elevation: -643 ft (-196 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,511 Population 124/sq mi density
-643 ft Elevation -196 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
16.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Afiqim

Afiqim

Afikim is an Israeli kibbutz affiliated with the Kibbutz Movement located in the Jordan Valley three kilometers from the Sea of Galilee. It is within the jurisdiction of the Emek HaYarden Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 1,140.

People

Population1,511
Density124/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain16.3 in/yr
Sunny Days350/yr
Elevation-643 ft (-196 m)
Population1,511
Population Density124 / sq mi
Elevation-643 ft (-196 m)
Coordinates32.6805°, 35.5778°
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Country🇮🇱 Israel
State / ProvinceNorthern District
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation16.3 inches (414 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Afiqim

Afiqim is a small town in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 1,511. The city sits at an elevation of -643 feet (-196 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.

Afiqim has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -643 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Israel avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-643 ft (-196 m)
Area12.2 sq mi (31.7 km²)
Population Density124/sq mi
Coordinates32.6805°N, 35.5778°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below Israel avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.90"
Driest Month (May) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 112 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 76 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 79 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 118 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 86 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 80 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 137 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 133 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 134 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 146 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 66 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 143 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 71 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 120 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 120 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 11 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 73 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 129 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 105 km
Jul 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M4.0 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1759 AKKO Earthquake 8.0 m 2,000 36 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 112 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake - 6,000 36 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake - - 76 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake - 30,000 99 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake - 70,000 65 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake - - 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (192 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in Wettest
February 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
November 65°F (19°C) 1.9 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in

Afiqim has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 56°F in February to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Afiqim

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
راديو الناس (PS) culture, music AAC+ 64 kbps
Kol Rega קול רגע 91.5/96 music, news MP3
Ivri 6 - MP3 128 kbps
104.5FM צפון - MP3 128 kbps
Ze Rock Radio indy, metal AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Afiqim

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beit Shturman
Caphernaum The Town of Jesus
Golani Museum
Marzipan Museum
Mishkan Museum of Art, Ein Harod
Museum of Regional and Mediterranean Archaeology
Pre Historic Museum
The Circassian Center
Tiberias Open Air Museum
Umm Qais Museum
Yigal Allon Center
חוות כנרת

Libraries in Afiqim

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alnoor Library0.0
Kinnert college library (building 700)0.0
סיפריה0.0
مكتبة ابو عبادة0.0

Farmers Markets in Afiqim

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Food market
Open Market

Stadiums & Teams in Afiqim

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Afiqim

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ben Gurion International AirportTLVLarge Airport
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJLarge Airport
Ramat David Air Base-Medium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
Uri Michaeli Haifa International AirportHFAMedium Airport
Cyclone damper-Small Airport
Dalton Airfield-Small Airport
Ein Shemer Airfield-Small Airport
Ein Vered Airfield-Small Airport
Fiq Airfield-Small Airport
Habonim Airfield-Small Airport
Herzliya Airport-Small Airport
Kefar Gallim Highway Strip-Small Airport
King Hussein Air CollegeOMFSmall Airport
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport
Megiddo Airport-Small Airport
Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Zarqa Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Afiqim

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
community health center
Malkishua
pharmacy
Pharmacy

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Founded
1924

🇮🇱 About Israel

Capital Jerusalem
Population 8,883,800
Area 20,770 km²
GDP (USD) $512,184,638,999
GDP per capita $52,004
HDI 0.920
Life expectancy 83.2 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 91.5%
Currency ILS (Shekel)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew
Calling code +972
TLD .il
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Afiqim

What is the population of Afiqim?

Afiqim has a population of 1,511 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 124 people per square mile, spread across 12.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Afiqim?

Afiqim has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches.

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