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Majdal Shams, Israel
Northern District · Israel
Majdal Shams is a small city in Northern District, Israel with a population of 11,180. Elevation: 3,832 ft (1,168 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Majdal Shams
Majdal Shams is a predominantly Druze town in the Golan Heights region, Quneitra Governorate, Syria. Under Israeli occupation since 1967, it is located in the southern foothills of Mount Hermon. In 2024 it had a population of 11,264.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,180 |
| Population Density | 1,885 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,832 ft (1,168 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2703°, 35.7716° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Northern District |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.3 inches (796 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Majdal Shams
Majdal Shams is a small city in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 11,180. The city sits at an elevation of 3,832 feet (1,168 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Climate in Majdal Shams
Majdal Shams has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.7°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 317 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,832 ft (1,168 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,885/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2703°N, 35.7716°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 39 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 39 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 33 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 78 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 6.3 in |
Majdal Shams has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Majdal Shams
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary school Al-Manael | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Majdal Shams
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivri 6 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Arta Radio (SY) | — | MP3 | |
| 104.5FM צפון | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Majdal Shams
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Ussishkin Museum | ||||
| Friendship museum Nebi Yosha | ||||
| Hazor antiquities museum | ||||
| Mleeta Tourist Site, Museum of Hisbolla | ||||
| Musée de la résistance | ||||
| Open museum | ||||
| Prehistoric man museum | ||||
| Tel Hai Museum |
Libraries in Majdal Shams
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Har Vagai Library | 0.0 | |||||
| KAWKABA PUBLIC LIBRARY | 0.0 | |||||
| Kfat Szold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library at Tel-Hai College | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית קריית שמונה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית הגושרים | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית ילדים | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Majdal Shams
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groccery Store | |||||
| Kiryat Shmonne municipal market | |||||
| Yafuri Market | |||||
| שוק האיכרים | |||||
| سوق الخان | |||||
| سوق مرعي |
Hotels in Majdal Shams
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Majdal Shams
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Majdal Shams
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Majdal Shams
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Majdal Shams
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Majdal Shams
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Majdal Shams
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Majdal Shams
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaarour Club | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Majdal Shams
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | Large Airport |
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | Large Airport |
| Ramat David Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rayak Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | Medium Airport |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport | HFA | Medium Airport |
| As Suwayda West Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Baadarâne Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cyclone damper | — | Small Airport |
| Dalton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dimas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Emergency Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fiq Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jabbour Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Marj Ruhayyil Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Megiddo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mezzeh Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Majdal Shams
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Nabi Yafuri |
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What is the population of Majdal Shams?
Majdal Shams has a population of 11,180 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 1,885 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Majdal Shams?
Majdal Shams enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches.