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Basma, Israel
Haifa · Israel
Basma is a small city in Haifa, Israel with a population of 9,779. Elevation: 699 ft (213 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Basma
Basma is an Israeli Arab local council in the Wadi Ara area of Haifa District. The local council was formed in 1995 through the consolidation of the villages of Barta'a West, Ein as-Sahala, and Muawiya; Basma is an acronym of the villages' names. In 2024 it had a population of 12,002. Basma's jurisdiction area covers 3,956 dunams.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,779 |
| Population Density | 1,045 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5290°, 35.1006° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Haifa |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.0 inches (558 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Basma
Basma is a small city in Israel (Haifa) with a population of 9,779. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet (213 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Climate in Basma
Basma 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,045/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5290°N, 35.1006°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 | 64 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 104 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 64 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 70 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 137 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 53 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 70 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in |
Basma has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 53°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Basma
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| راديو الناس (PS) | culture, music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ECO99FM | pop, top 40 | AAC+ | |
| KAN Gimel כאן גימל | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| #joint radio Blues Rock | 60s, 70s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| #joint radio Beat Trance | ambient, edm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| #joint radio Reggae | dub, dub reggae | MP3 320 kbps | |
| קול פליי | kol-play | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Kol Rega קול רגע 91.5/96 | music, news | MP3 | |
| Radios 100FM רדיוס | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100fm - 100% Movies | movie music, music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Tel Aviv 102FM רדיו תל אביב | contenmporary, music | AAC+ | |
| Ivri 6 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Haifa רדיו חיפה | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| GUITAR - J. WILLIAMS | - | MP3 | |
| Лучшее Радио | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 104.5FM צפון | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ze Rock Radio | indy, metal | AAC 48 kbps | |
| kzradio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Plus (XK) | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Basma
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ahlam Hall | ||||
| Anabta Municipality | ||||
| Art museum | ||||
| Atlit camp | ||||
| Beit HaBeer | ||||
| Beit HaGdudim Museum | ||||
| Beit Theresienstadt | ||||
| Etzel Museum | ||||
| Fainberg house | ||||
| First Aliya Museum | ||||
| Greek Orthodox Bishopric (Alkalai) Caves | ||||
| Hecht archaeology museum | ||||
| Hecht archaeology museum | ||||
| Hephzibah | ||||
| Janko Dada museum | ||||
| Joara | ||||
| Nazareth Village | ||||
| Netanya Municipal Museum | ||||
| Nili museum | ||||
| Nisco Museum | ||||
| Ralli Museum of Art | ||||
| Ralli Zichron Sfarad Museum | ||||
| The Mizgaga Museum | ||||
| Time Trek | ||||
| Tulkarm | ||||
| Wilfrid Museum | ||||
| Yabous Youth Museum | ||||
| הפיגוע בצומת בית ליד | ||||
| מוזיאון האופניים של אלון וולף | ||||
| מוזיאון תולדות השאיבה |
Libraries in Basma
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Ticho library | 0.0 | |||||
| Anna Ticho library | 0.0 | |||||
| Anna Ticho library | 0.0 | |||||
| Anna Ticho library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arraba Municipality Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beit HaRishonim | 0.0 | |||||
| Central library and Memorial Center | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Devorah Ben - Yehuda | 0.0 | |||||
| Devorah Ben - Yehuda | 0.0 | |||||
| Elyachar Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Genral Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ibn Khaldun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Migdal Haemeq Local Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| safarini Bookshop 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| Sameer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Youth Center and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| סִפְרִיָה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה ע"ש דורה צ'ינק גרדובצ'יק | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרית בית אליעזר | 0.0 | |||||
| العربيه | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة العامة بسمة | 0.0 | |||||
| جنين | 0.0 | |||||
| شركة الجيتاوي | 0.0 | |||||
| عيادة طب الاسنان | الدكتور شرحبيل دقة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتب الو عمار للخدمات العامه | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة بلال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة جليل | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة رامي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة فؤاد سابا العامة عسفيا | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Basma
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abo Mahmoud al qadi | |||||
| Beirut Market | |||||
| Hashook Sheli | |||||
| Market "Shuk" | |||||
| Migdal Haemeq Farmers Market | |||||
| Municipal market | |||||
| New City Market | |||||
| Old City Market | |||||
| Old City;Market Nazareth | |||||
| Penta market | |||||
| السوق الشعبي | |||||
| شارلي |
Stadiums & Teams in Basma
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Nesher stadium |
Airports Near Basma
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | Large Airport |
| Ramat David Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | Medium Airport |
| Tel Nof Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport | HFA | Medium 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 |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Megiddo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip H | - | Small Airport |
| Naan Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Palmahim Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Palmahim South Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rishon Lezion Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Basma
16 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Rotem Avituv, CBT Psychologist | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Maccabi | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Leumit | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi clinic | ||
| Night Clinic | ||
| Terem | ||
| כללית - מרפאת אגמים | ||
| לשכת הבריאות טיפת חלב | ||
| מכבי בית רופאים אגמים |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Basma
What is the population of Basma?
Basma has a population of 9,779 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 1,045 people per square mile, spread across 9.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Basma?
Basma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.