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Haifa · Israel
Haifa is a large city in Haifa, Israel with a population of 285,316. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Haifa
Haifa is the third-largest city in Israel—after Jerusalem and Tel Aviv—with a population of 297,082 in 2024. The city of Haifa forms part of the Haifa metropolitan area, the third-most populous metropolitan area in Israel. It is home to the Baháʼí Faith's Baháʼí World Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and destination for Baháʼí pilgrimage.
People
Climate
| Population | 285,316 |
| Population Density | 12,963 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8130°, 34.9993° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Haifa |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.1 inches (891 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Haifa
Haifa is a large city in Israel (Haifa) with a population of 285,316. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Climate in Haifa
Haifa 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 | 70.3°F |
| 30% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 22.0 sq mi (57.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,963/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8130°N, 34.9993°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 | 51 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 137 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 51 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 102 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 121 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 21 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 102 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 5.6 in |
Haifa has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Haifa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akko Hesder Yeshiva | College | - | Visit → |
| Building Conservation Laboratory | College | - | , |
| Gordon College of Education | College | - | Visit → |
| Hadarion Building (Technion) | University | - | , |
| Kiryat Haim Technological College | College | - | , |
| Naval officers college | College | - | , |
| Ort Braude College | College | - | Visit → |
| Technical School of the Air Force | College | - | , |
| Technion – Israel Institute of Technology | University | - | , |
| Tel Ran | College | - | Visit → |
| University of Haifa | University | - | , |
| Volcani Center - Newe Ya'ar | College | - | , |
| West Galilee college | College | - | , |
| המכללה למינהל חיפה | College | - | , |
| ישיבת עכו | College | - | , |
| מדעים | College | - | , |
| מכללת הכרמל | College | - | , |
| מכללת ישראל | College | - | , |
| الكلية التكنولوجية | College | - | , |
| الكلية العربية | College | - | , |
| كلية سخنين لتأهيل المعلمين | College | - | , |
| كلية مار إلياس | College | - | , |
Schools in Haifa
145+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reali | - | - | - | - |
| Hivar | - | - | - | - |
| Saint John | - | - | - | - |
| Beit YaAkov-high-scool | - | - | - | - |
| Janusz Korczak School | - | - | - | - |
| Haifa University Namal Campus | - | - | - | - |
| Carmel Academic Center | - | - | - | - |
| Ulpan Etzion Carmel | - | - | - | - |
| Conservatory of Music | - | - | - | - |
| Romema Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ironi He Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Ironi He HaTene Building | - | - | - | - |
| Herzl | - | - | - | - |
| Ehud | - | - | - | - |
| HaBonim Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shalva | - | - | - | - |
| Ein ha-Yam | - | - | - | - |
| Open School | - | - | - | - |
| Rambam Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| דינור | - | - | - | - |
| בי"ס תיכון עירוני ו | - | - | - | - |
| Beis Yaakov elementary | - | - | - | - |
| Air Force technical school | - | - | - | - |
| HaReali, Hadar | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר אילנות | - | - | - | - |
| Hugim High School | - | - | - | - |
| Aliya | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר אבן גבירול | - | - | - | - |
| Dror | - | - | - | - |
| Hugim Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Leo Beck School | - | - | - | - |
| Ganigar school | - | - | - | - |
| Ofer school | - | - | - | - |
| Tchernichovsky Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר רעות | - | - | - | - |
| Yavnieli | - | - | - | - |
| Henrietta Szold | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר טכנולוגי מזור | - | - | - | - |
| Ironi Aleph | - | - | - | - |
| Carmel | - | - | - | - |
| ליאו בק | - | - | - | - |
| Arab School for Teachers | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר מוריה | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר - אורים | - | - | - | - |
| Leo Beck Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Reali | - | - | - | - |
| Hivar | - | - | - | - |
| Saint John | - | - | - | - |
| Beit YaAkov-high-scool | - | - | - | - |
| Levinson | - | - | - | - |
| Amirim | - | - | - | - |
| Almogim | - | - | - | - |
| Miftan | - | - | - | - |
| Oorim | - | - | - | - |
| Janusz Korczak School | - | - | - | - |
| Einstein school - junior division | - | - | - | - |
| Haifa University Namal Campus | - | - | - | - |
| Carmel Academic Center | - | - | - | - |
| החווה לחינוך חקלאי | - | - | - | - |
| מכללת עתיד | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר סביונים | - | - | - | - |
| ثانوية النجاح | - | - | - | - |
| Ulpan Etzion Carmel | - | - | - | - |
| Yamit School | - | - | - | - |
| Einstein School | - | - | - | - |
| Romema Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ironi Gimel Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Ironi He Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Alon Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Yeshivat Nahlat Haleviim | - | - | - | - |
| Yeshivat Or Vishua | - | - | - | - |
| Carmel Zevulun school | - | - | - | - |
| Ironi He HaTene Building | - | - | - | - |
| Herzl | - | - | - | - |
| Ehud | - | - | - | - |
| HaBonim Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rogozin B | - | - | - | - |
| The Re'ali School | - | - | - | - |
| Shalva | - | - | - | - |
| Ein ha-Yam | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר אליאנס | - | - | - | - |
| תיכון דתי יבנה | - | - | - | - |
| Open School | - | - | - | - |
| בי"ס יסודי תל חי | - | - | - | - |
| Rambam Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| דינור | - | - | - | - |
| בי"ס תיכון עירוני ו | - | - | - | - |
| Ort Afeq | - | - | - | - |
| Ort school | - | - | - | - |
| Beis Yaakov elementary | - | - | - | - |
| Ironi 3 - Masada | - | - | - | - |
| בי"ס נועם | - | - | - | - |
| Beit Yehoshua | - | - | - | - |
| Beit Yehoshua | - | - | - | - |
| Beit Yehoshua | - | - | - | - |
| Habonim School | - | - | - | - |
| Conservatory | - | - | - | - |
| אשכול פיס | - | - | - | - |
| חט״ב אורט דפנה | - | - | - | - |
| מרכז תרבות וספורט ע״ש דני ז'ק | - | - | - | - |
| Education campus | - | - | - | - |
| Ort Motzkin School | - | - | - | - |
| בי"ס אורט יהונתן נתניהו חט"ב | - | - | - | - |
| חט"ע אורט שלוחן אלון | - | - | - | - |
| Ben Gurion School | - | - | - | - |
| מועדון בן גוריון | - | - | - | - |
| Korchak school | - | - | - | - |
| Mitzpe school | - | - | - | - |
| מרכז משמע"ות | - | - | - | - |
| בי"ס אחדות | - | - | - | - |
| Regavim school | - | - | - | - |
| Dganiya school | - | - | - | - |
| Air Force technical school | - | - | - | - |
| Rabin Education Center | - | - | - | - |
| אחוזת ילדים | - | - | - | - |
| Nofim | - | - | - | - |
| HaReali, Hadar | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר חטיבת הביניים ע"ש רודמן | - | - | - | - |
| Ofek School | - | - | - | - |
| Miflasim | - | - | - | - |
| Rabin High school | - | - | - | - |
| Shifman High School | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר שפרינצק | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר אילנות | - | - | - | - |
| Hugim High School | - | - | - | - |
| Aliya | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר אבן גבירול | - | - | - | - |
| Dror | - | - | - | - |
| Hugim Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Leo Beck School | - | - | - | - |
| Ganigar school | - | - | - | - |
| Ofer school | - | - | - | - |
| Tchernichovsky Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר רעות | - | - | - | - |
| Yavnieli | - | - | - | - |
| Henrietta Szold | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר טכנולוגי מזור | - | - | - | - |
| Ironi Aleph | - | - | - | - |
| Carmel | - | - | - | - |
| ליאו בק | - | - | - | - |
| Arab School for Teachers | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר מוריה | - | - | - | - |
| בית ספר - אורים | - | - | - | - |
| Fichman | - | - | - | - |
| Leo Beck Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Haifa
7 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 | |
| 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 |
Museums in Haifa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlit camp | ||||
| Clandestine Immigration and Naval | ||||
| Clandestine Immigration and Naval | ||||
| Dagon Museum | ||||
| Dagon Museum | ||||
| First Aliya Museum | ||||
| Haifa Museum of Art | ||||
| Haifa Museum of Art | ||||
| Hecht archaeology museum | ||||
| Hecht archaeology museum | ||||
| Janko Dada museum | ||||
| Joara | ||||
| Knights Halls | ||||
| Lochamay Hageta'ot | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech - National Science Museum | ||||
| Madatech - National Science Museum | ||||
| Mane-Katz Museum | ||||
| Mane-Katz Museum | ||||
| National Maritime museum | ||||
| National Maritime museum | ||||
| Nili museum | ||||
| Nisco Museum | ||||
| Okashi museum | ||||
| Privates Phönizier-Museum Achziv-Land | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| The Mizgaga Museum | ||||
| The Turkish Bathhouse | ||||
| Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art | ||||
| Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art | ||||
| Treasuries in The Wall | ||||
| Underground Prisoners Museum | ||||
| Wilfrid Museum | ||||
| מוזיאון בית פישר | ||||
| מוזיאון בית פישר |
Libraries in Haifa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central library and Memorial Center | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elyachar Central 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 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipality Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipality Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yad la-Banim | 0.0 | |||||
| Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library | 0.0 | |||||
| הספרייה העירונית קרית אתא | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה סניף צור שלום | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית אלברט וננסי נאדר | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة فؤاد سابا العامة عسفيا | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Haifa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flea market | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Migdal Haemeq Farmers Market | |||||
| Penta market | |||||
| Talpiot (interior) Market - historic building | |||||
| The white market | |||||
| שוק קרית אתא | |||||
| שוק תלפיות |
Hotels in Haifa
18 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Haifa
74 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Haifa
49 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Haifa
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Haifa
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Haifa
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Haifa
19 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Haifa
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Haifa
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Haifa
8 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Haifa
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Haifa
27 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Haifa
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Haifa
5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Haifa
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Haifa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Curly Krieger Athletics Stadium | ||
| Kiryat Haim Stadium | ||
| Nesher stadium | ||
| Sami Ofer Stadium |
Airports Near Haifa
15 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 |
| 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 |
| Jabbour Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kefar Gallim Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Megiddo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Haifa
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Goshen | |
| Israel Post | |
| Kiryat Ata Post Office | |
| Post office “Palmer Gate” (701) | |
| Post office “Palmer Gate” (701) | |
| UPS Haifa | |
| דואר ישראל | |
| דואר ישראל | |
| דואר ישראל | |
| דואר ישראל |
Treatment Centers in Haifa
15 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clalit Armon | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Leumit | ||
| Leumit | ||
| Leumit | ||
| Maccabi | ||
| Maccabi Healthcare Services | ||
| Romema Family Health Clinic | ||
| Shpizer Rehabilitation Center | ||
| Поликлиника - Клалит | ||
| Поликлиника - Маккаби, Меюхедет - доктор Висам Абу Шкара | ||
| Поликлиника Макаби | ||
| Поликлиника Меюхедет. | ||
| מכבי - חורב | ||
| מכבי מרכז רפואי קסטרא חיפה |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Haifa
4 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bahá’i Holy Places in Haifa and the Western Galilee | Cultural | 2008 |
| Bahá’i Holy Places in Haifa and the Western Galilee | ||
| Old City of Acre | ||
| Tel Megiddo National Park |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Haifa
72 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al-Istiqlal Mosque | |
| Al-Jarina Mosque | |
| Avot Ubanim Synagogue | |
| Beit Eliahu | |
| Beit Eliahu | |
| Bombshelter #36 | |
| Carmelia | |
| Church of the Nazarene | |
| Church of the Nazarene | |
| Elias Russian church | |
| Elias Russian church | |
| Elijah the Prophet Church | |
| Elijah the Prophet Church | |
| HaGalil/HaBerekha | |
| Halperin | |
| Heichal Eliyahu | |
| Heichal Eliyahu HaNavi | |
| Heichal Hanna | |
| Life & Hope Center | |
| Life & Hope Center |
Explore Near Haifa
Quick Facts
Around Haifa
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Haifa
13 places within 15 km
- • Atlit Yam
- • Cave
- • Tel Par
- • #S1
- • #S12
- • #S9
- • Dog Beach
- • Oren
- • Art studio RIMONIM Workroom
- • 30 floor
- • David Stössel Overlook Terrace
- • Haifa viewpoint
- • View Point
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Haifa
Frequently Asked Questions About Haifa
What is the population of Haifa?
Haifa has a population of 285,316 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 12,963 people per square mile, spread across 22.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Haifa?
Haifa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.1 inches.