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Ayyelet HaShaẖar, Israel
Northern District · Israel
Ayyelet HaShaẖar is a small town in Northern District, Israel with a population of 1,134. Elevation: 607 ft (185 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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About Ayyelet HaShaẖar
Ayelet HaShahar is a kibbutz in northern Israel acquired in 1892 and settled in the second Aliyah, located on the Korazim Plateau, by the Rosh Pina – Metulla road, it is approximately 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of the city of Kiryat Shmona and falls under the jurisdiction of Upper Galilee Regional Council. In 2024, it had a population of 1,105.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,134 |
| Population Density | 254 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.0222°, 35.5772° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Northern District |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.5 inches (648 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About Ayyelet HaShaẖar
Ayyelet HaShaẖar is a small town in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 1,134. The city sits at an elevation of 607 feet (185 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Climate in Ayyelet HaShaẖar
Ayyelet HaShaẖar has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (25°C), the coldest is Jan (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 625 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 254/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0222°N, 35.5772°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 8 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 150 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 8 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 66 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 54 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in |
Ayyelet HaShaẖar has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Ayyelet HaShaẖar
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mevo Galil | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ayyelet HaShaẖar
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 Ayyelet HaShaẖar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beit HaMeiri Museum | ||||
| Beit Ussishkin Museum | ||||
| Caphernaum The Town of Jesus | ||||
| Circassian heritage museum | ||||
| Friendship museum Nebi Yosha | ||||
| Golan Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Golani Museum | ||||
| Hazor antiquities museum | ||||
| Open museum | ||||
| Prehistoric man museum | ||||
| Tel Hai Museum | ||||
| Tiberias Open Air Museum | ||||
| Yigal Allon Center | ||||
| Zinati house |
Libraries in Ayyelet HaShaẖar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Ohalo library | 0.0 | |||||
| Har Vagai Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kfat Szold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library at Tel-Hai College | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Safed college library | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית קריית שמונה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית הגושרים | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית ילדים | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ayyelet HaShaẖar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food market | |||||
| Kiryat Shmonne municipal market | |||||
| Municipal market | |||||
| Yafuri Market | |||||
| שוק האיכרים |
Veterinaries in Ayyelet HaShaẖar
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ayyelet HaShaẖar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ayyelet HaShaẖar
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ramat David Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | Medium Airport |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport | HFA | Medium Airport |
| Baadarâne Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cyclone damper | — | Small Airport |
| Dalton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dimas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Shemer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fiq Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Habonim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jabbour Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kefar Gallim Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| King Hussein Air College | OMF | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Megiddo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mezzeh Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Ayyelet HaShaẖar?
Ayyelet HaShaẖar has a population of 1,134 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 254 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ayyelet HaShaẖar?
Ayyelet HaShaẖar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.5 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.