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Karmi’el, Israel

Northern District · Israel

Karmi’el is a mid-size city in Northern District, Israel with a population of 46,252. Elevation: 764 ft (233 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

46,252 Population 6,242/sq mi density
764 ft Elevation 233 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
25.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Karmi’el

Karmi’el

Nahf is an Arab town in the Northern District of Israel. It is located in between the lower and upper Galilee, about 23 kilometres (14 mi) east of Acre. In 2024 it had a population of 13,995. Archaeologists believe that the area was an important center for viticulture in the Hellenistic period and possibly the Early Bronze Age IB period.

People

Population46,252
Density6,242/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain25.5 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Population46,252
Population Density6,242 / sq mi
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Coordinates32.9171°, 35.3050°
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 Karmi’el

Karmi’el is a mid-size city in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 46,252. The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet (233 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 Karmi’el

Karmi’el has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.4°C), the coldest is Feb (14.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 461 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.6°C / 58°F 9.1° / 21.4° 119.8
Feb 14.2°C / 58°F 9.3° / 21.6° 80.9
Mar 15.2°C / 59°F 9.5° / 23.8° 60.0
Apr 18°C / 64°F 12.9° / 28.4° 27.0
May 21.3°C / 70°F 15.6° / 31.8° 6.7
Jun 24.3°C / 76°F 19.1° / 31.6° 4.4
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 22.7° / 32.9° 0.6
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 23.8° / 33.3° 0.6
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 22.6° / 32.8° 2.8
Oct 24.5°C / 76°F 20.2° / 32.2° 11.2
Nov 20.7°C / 69°F 14.6° / 28.3° 50.7
Dec 17°C / 63°F 11.4° / 23.6° 96.7
Karmi’el 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 764 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

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²)
Population Density6,242/sq mi
Coordinates32.9171°N, 35.3050°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"
33% below Israel avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.97"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 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 M5.3 140 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 46 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 54 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 93 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 M4.5 109 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 123 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 101 km
Sep 13, 1993 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel M4.3 124 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 40 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 97 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 46 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 98 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 95 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 93 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 97 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 87 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 39 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 50 km
Jul 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M4.0 43 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 20 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 140 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 20 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 104 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 92 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 30 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 7.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
November 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in

Karmi’el has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Karmi’el

Institution Type Founded Website
Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee University Visit →
Safed college College

Schools in Karmi’el

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ort Kramim School
Karmiel Yeshiva
Hadekel
Children's Village
HaReut School
Kalanit School
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Radio Stations near Karmi’el

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 Karmi’el

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beit HaMeiri Museum
Circassian heritage museum
Golani Museum
Greek Orthodox Bishopric (Alkalai) Caves
Knights Halls
Lochamay Hageta'ot
Marzipan Museum
Nazareth Village
Okashi museum
Privates Phönizier-Museum Achziv-Land
The Circassian Center
The Turkish Bathhouse
Tiberias Open Air Museum
Treasuries in The Wall
Underground Prisoners Museum
Wall and Tower
Yigal Allon Center
Zinati house
מוזיאון בית פישר
מוזיאון בית פישר

Libraries in Karmi’el

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central library and Memorial Center0.0
Migdal Haemeq Local Library0.0
Municipal library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipality Library0.0
Municipality Library0.0
Safed college library0.0
Yad la-Banim0.0
הספרייה העירונית קרית אתא0.0
סיפריה0.0
ספריה אזורית משגב0.0
ספרייה סניף צור שלום0.0
مكتبة فؤاد سابا العامة عسفيا0.0

Farmers Markets in Karmi’el

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Food market
Market
Market "Shuk"
Migdal Haemeq Farmers Market
Municipal market
Old City;Market Nazareth
The white market
שוק קרית אתא
محل أبو أكرم

Restaurants in Karmi’el

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sumo
Vivino

Cafes in Karmi’el

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Art in Coffee
Cofizz
Kakao
Landwer
קפליטו

Cinemas in Karmi’el

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MovieLand

Theatres in Karmi’el

4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amphi Galil Park
Amphitheater
Baruch Vangar Center
Narkin Cultureral Center (Heichal HaTarbut)

Zoos in Karmi’el

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animals Zone

Theme Parks in Karmi’el

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Park HaMishpacha

Clinics in Karmi’el

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clalit Clinic
Clalit Clinic
Maccabi Clinic

Train Stations in Karmi’el

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karmiel

Bus Stations in Karmi’el

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carmiel central bus station

Gas Stations in Karmi’el

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delek
Dor Alon
Sonol
מיקה

Banks in Karmi’el

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Hapoalim
First International Bank of Israel

Shopping Malls in Karmi’el

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kikar Ha'ir Mall
Lev Karmiel Mall

Gyms in Karmi’el

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Icon Fitness
IL #13594156904
מכון כושר מכללה

Stadiums & Teams in Karmi’el

TeamLeagueDivision
Kiryat Haim Stadium

Airports Near Karmi’el

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramat David Air BaseMedium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
Uri Michaeli Haifa International AirportHFAMedium Airport
Baadarâne AirportSmall 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

Treatment Centers in Karmi’el

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Leumit
Maccabi
Maccabi Healthcare Services

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karmi’el

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chabad house
Eshkolot Synagogue
Matan Nachliel
Synagogue

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation
350 m (1,148 ft)
Area
6.1 km² (2.3 mi²)
Website
nahef.muni.il/

🇮🇱 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 Karmi’el

What is the population of Karmi’el?

Karmi’el has a population of 46,252 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 6,242 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karmi’el?

Karmi’el 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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