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Ḥurfeish, Israel

Northern District · Israel

Ḥurfeish is a small city in Northern District, Israel with a population of 6,410. Elevation: 2,156 ft (657 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,410 Population 3,933/sq mi density
2,156 ft Elevation 657 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
25.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Ḥurfeish

Ḥurfeish

Hurfeish is a Druze town in the Northern District of Israel. In 2024 it had a population of 6,877.

People

Population6,410
Density3,933/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain25.5 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Population6,410
Population Density3,933 / sq mi
Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Coordinates33.0171°, 35.3484°
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Country🇮🇱 Israel
State / ProvinceNorthern District
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation25.5 inches (648 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches (3 cm)

About Ḥurfeish

Ḥurfeish is a small city in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 6,410. The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet (657 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 Ḥurfeish

Ḥurfeish 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.5°C / 46°F 4.9° / 10.1° 164.6
Feb 8.2°C / 47°F 5.2° / 11.3° 116.7
Mar 11.2°C / 52°F 7.4° / 14.9° 73.6
Apr 15.3°C / 60°F 10.8° / 19.8° 30.6
May 20°C / 68°F 14.7° / 25.3° 9.4
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 17.6° / 28.8° 1.0
Jul 25°C / 77°F 19.5° / 30.5° 0.2
Aug 25°C / 77°F 19.6° / 30.3° 0.5
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 18.1° / 28.4° 3.0
Oct 20.3°C / 69°F 15.8° / 24.8° 19.7
Nov 14.4°C / 58°F 11° / 17.7° 85.2
Dec 9.6°C / 49°F 7° / 12.3° 120.4
Ḥurfeish enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 347 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Israel avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density3,933/sq mi
Coordinates33.0171°N, 35.3484°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"
33% below Israel avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.95"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1.

Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 35 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 42 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 81 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 71 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 119 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 95 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 112 km
Sep 13, 1993 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel M4.3 128 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 28 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 91 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 34 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 86 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 84 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 48 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 104 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 87 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 96 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 35 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 39 km
Jul 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M4.0 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 14 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake - 6,000 14 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake - - 114 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake - 30,000 81 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake - 70,000 33 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake - - 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 8.0 in Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 6.5 in Coldest
March 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 6.3 in

Ḥurfeish has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 48°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ḥurfeish

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
תיכון אנה פרנק - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ḥurfeish

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 Ḥurfeish

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beit HaMeiri Museum
Caphernaum The Town of Jesus
Circassian heritage museum
Friendship museum Nebi Yosha
Golani Museum
Hazor antiquities museum
Open museum
Privates Phönizier-Museum Achziv-Land
Tel Hai Museum
Tiberias Open Air Museum
Wall and Tower
Yigal Allon Center
Zinati house
מוזיאון בית פישר
מוזיאון בית פישר

Libraries in Ḥurfeish

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library at Tel-Hai College0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Safed college library0.0
הספרייה העירונית קרית אתא0.0
ספריה0.0
ספריה אזורית משגב0.0
ספרייה עירונית קריית שמונה0.0

Farmers Markets in Ḥurfeish

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Food market
Kiryat Shmonne municipal market
Municipal market
Tyre Municipal Green Market
محل أبو أكرم

Restaurants in Ḥurfeish

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ibtisam

Gas Stations in Ḥurfeish

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sonol
חורפיש

Stadiums & Teams in Ḥurfeish

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ḥurfeish

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramat David Air Base-Medium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
Uri Michaeli Haifa International AirportHFAMedium Airport
Baadarâne Airport-Small Airport
Cyclone damper-Small Airport
Dalton Airfield-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
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport
Megiddo Airport-Small Airport
Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ḥurfeish

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nabi Sabalan's Tomb

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation
814 m (2,671 ft)
Area
4.2 km² (1.6 mi²)

🇮🇱 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 Ḥurfeish

What is the population of Ḥurfeish?

Ḥurfeish has a population of 6,410 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 3,933 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ḥurfeish?

Ḥurfeish 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.

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