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Kafr Kannā, Israel

Northern District · Israel

Kafr Kannā is a small city in Northern District, Israel with a population of 22,751. Elevation: 912 ft (278 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

22,751 Population 5,864/sq mi density
912 ft Elevation 278 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
16.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Kafr Kannā

Kafr Kannā

Cana of Galilee is the location of the Wedding at Cana, at which the miracle of turning water into wine took place in the Gospel of John.

People

Population22,751
Density5,864/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain16.3 in/yr
Sunny Days350/yr
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Population22,751
Population Density5,864 / sq mi
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Coordinates32.7466°, 35.3424°
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 Kafr Kannā

Kafr Kannā is a small city in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 22,751. The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet (278 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 Kafr Kannā

Kafr Kannā 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
Kafr Kannā 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 912 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

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density5,864/sq mi
Coordinates32.7466°N, 35.3424°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below Israel avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.43"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 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 M5.3 121 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 65 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 72 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 111 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 63 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 90 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 137 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 118 km
Sep 13, 1993 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel M4.3 129 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 58 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 115 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 63 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 116 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 21 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 74 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 116 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 113 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 84 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 32 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 65 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 32 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 121 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 32 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 84 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 104 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 43 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 5.4 in Wettest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
May 71°F (21°C) 0.3 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 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in

Kafr Kannā has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 53°F in February to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Kafr Kannā

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 Kafr Kannā

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beit HaMeiri Museum
Beit Shturman
Caphernaum The Town of Jesus
Golani Museum
Greek Orthodox Bishopric (Alkalai) Caves
Joara
Lochamay Hageta'ot
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
Zinati house
חוות כנרת
מוזיאון בית פישר
מוזיאון בית פישר

Libraries in Kafr Kannā

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central library and Memorial Center0.0
City Library0.0
Migdal Haemeq Local Library0.0
Municipal library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Safed college library0.0
הספרייה העירונית קרית אתא0.0
סיפריה0.0
ספריה0.0
ספריה אזורית משגב0.0
ספרייה0.0
ספרייה סניף צור שלום0.0
ספרייה עירונית0.0

Farmers Markets in Kafr Kannā

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Food market
Market "Shuk"
Migdal Haemeq Farmers Market
Municipal market
New City Market
Old City Market
Old City;Market Nazareth

Restaurants in Kafr Kannā

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kareem
Restaurant Abu Yusuf
أبو مراد
مطعم الإخوة

Cafes in Kafr Kannā

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greg Cafe
The First Miracle - Souvenir & Coffee Shop

Gas Stations in Kafr Kannā

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dizol
Paz
Sonol
Sonol

Stadiums & Teams in Kafr Kannā

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kafr Kannā

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ben Gurion International AirportTLVLarge 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
Jabbour AirfieldSmall Airport
Kefar Gallim Highway StripSmall Airport
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport
Megiddo AirportSmall Airport
Tnuvot Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kafr Kannā

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abu Bakr Mosque
Greek Melkite Catholic Church
Saint George Convent And The First Miracle Church
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church
Uthman Mosque
Wedding Church at Cana

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem

🇮🇱 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 Kafr Kannā

What is the population of Kafr Kannā?

Kafr Kannā has a population of 22,751 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 5,864 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kafr Kannā?

Kafr Kannā 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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