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Balfouriyya, Israel

Northern District · Israel

Balfouriyya is a small town in Northern District, Israel with a population of 528. Elevation: 322 ft (98 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

528 Population 51/sq mi density
322 ft Elevation 98 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
16.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Balfouriyya

Balfouriyya

Balfouria is a moshav in northern Israel, south of Nazareth. Located near Afula, it falls under the jurisdiction of Jezreel Valley Regional Council. As of 2024 it had a population of 643.

People

Population528
Density51/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain16.3 in/yr
Sunny Days350/yr
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Population528
Population Density51 / sq mi
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Coordinates32.6304°, 35.2965°
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 Balfouriyya

Balfouriyya is a small town in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 528. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet (98 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.

Climate in Balfouriyya

Balfouriyya has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Jan (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.6°C / 56°F 9.4° / 17.8° 0.0
Feb 14°C / 57°F 9.6° / 18.4° 0.0
Mar 15.9°C / 61°F 11.2° / 20.6° 0.0
Apr 19.4°C / 67°F 14.3° / 24.4° 0.0
May 22.3°C / 72°F 17.7° / 26.9° 0.0
Jun 25.2°C / 77°F 21.1° / 29.3° 0.0
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 23.7° / 31.6° 0.0
Aug 28°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.6° 0.0
Sep 26.5°C / 80°F 22.7° / 30.3° 0.0
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 19.4° / 28.3° 0.0
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 15.3° / 25° 0.0
Dec 15.6°C / 60°F 11.4° / 19.9° 0.0
Balfouriyya 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 322 feet.

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

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates32.6304°N, 35.2965°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below Israel avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.04"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 22, 2023.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 109 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 78 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 85 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 124 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 60 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 79 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 127 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 150 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 71 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 125 km
Sep 13, 1993 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel M4.3 128 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 142 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 129 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 77 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 138 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 129 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 127 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 61 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 78 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 19 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 45 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 109 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 45 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 73 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 117 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 50 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in Wettest
February 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
September 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
December 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in

Balfouriyya has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 54°F in February to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Balfouriyya

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
راديو الناس (PS) culture, music AAC+ 64 kbps
KAN Gimel כאן גימל MP3 192 kbps
ECO99FM pop, top 40 AAC+
Kol Rega קול רגע 91.5/96 music, news MP3
Ivri 6 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Haifa רדיו חיפה AAC+ 64 kbps
Лучшее Радио MP3 128 kbps
104.5FM צפון MP3 128 kbps
Ze Rock Radio indy, metal AAC 48 kbps
Radio Plus (XK) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Balfouriyya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beit Shturman
Golani Museum
Greek Orthodox Bishopric (Alkalai) Caves
Joara
Marzipan Museum
Mishkan Museum of Art, Ein Harod
Museum of Regional and Mediterranean Archaeology
Nazareth Village
The Circassian Center
Tiberias Open Air Museum
Wilfrid Museum
Yigal Allon Center
מוזיאון בית פישר
מוזיאון בית פישר

Libraries in Balfouriyya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Al Resala Book Shop0.0
Alnoor Library0.0
Arraba Municipality Library0.0
Central library and Memorial Center0.0
City Library0.0
Ibn Khaldun Library0.0
Migdal Haemeq Local Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipality Library0.0
Municipality Library0.0
Sameer Library0.0
הספרייה העירונית קרית אתא0.0
סיפריה0.0
ספריה אזורית משגב0.0
ספרייה0.0
ספרייה סניף צור שלום0.0
ספרייה עירונית0.0
المكتبة العامة بسمة0.0
جنين0.0
مكتب الو عمار للخدمات العامه0.0
مكتبة جليل0.0
مكتبة رامي0.0
مكتبة فؤاد سابا العامة عسفيا0.0

Farmers Markets in Balfouriyya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Food market
Market "Shuk"
Migdal Haemeq Farmers Market
New City Market
Old City Market
Old City;Market Nazareth
Open Market
שוק קרית אתא
السوق الشعبي
شارلي

Monuments in Balfouriyya

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

students monument
אנדרטת כפיר

Train Stations in Balfouriyya

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Afula

Gas Stations in Balfouriyya

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sonol

Stadiums & Teams in Balfouriyya

TeamLeagueDivision
Kiryat Haim Stadium
Nesher stadium

Airports Near Balfouriyya

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ben Gurion International AirportTLVLarge Airport
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJLarge Airport
Ramat David Air BaseMedium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
Uri Michaeli Haifa International AirportHFAMedium Airport
Cyclone damperSmall Airport
Dalton AirfieldSmall Airport
Ein Shemer AirfieldSmall Airport
Ein Vered AirfieldSmall Airport
Fiq AirfieldSmall Airport
Habonim AirfieldSmall Airport
Herzliya AirportSmall Airport
Kefar Gallim Highway StripSmall Airport
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport
Megiddo AirportSmall Airport
Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip HSmall Airport
Naan AirstripSmall Airport
Palmahim Air BaseSmall Airport
Rishon Lezion AirfieldSmall Airport
Tnuvot Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Balfouriyya

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Leumit
Maccabi
Maccabi Healthcare Services
Malkishua

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation
93 m (305 ft)
Founded
1922

🇮🇱 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 Balfouriyya

What is the population of Balfouriyya?

Balfouriyya has a population of 528 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Balfouriyya?

Balfouriyya 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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