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Meron, Israel
Northern District · Israel
Meron is a small town in Northern District, Israel with a population of 985. Elevation: 2,228 ft (679 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Meron
Meron or Meiron is a moshav in northern Israel. Located on the slopes of Mount Meron in the Upper Galilee near Safed, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merom HaGalil Regional Council.
People
Climate
| Population | 985 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,228 ft (679 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9878°, 35.4409° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Northern District |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.5 inches (648 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About Meron
Meron is a small town in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 985. The city sits at an elevation of 2,228 feet (679 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 Meron
Meron 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,228 ft (679 m) |
| Area | 2,853.7 sq mi (7,391.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9878°N, 35.4409°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 | 6 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 146 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 6 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 77 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 41 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 62°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 | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in |
Meron has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Meron
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| יב"ע מירון | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Meron
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 Meron
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beit HaMeiri Museum | ||||
| Caphernaum The Town of Jesus | ||||
| Circassian heritage museum | ||||
| Friendship museum Nebi Yosha | ||||
| Golan Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Golani Museum | ||||
| Hazor antiquities museum | ||||
| Open museum | ||||
| Tel Hai Museum | ||||
| Tiberias Open Air Museum | ||||
| Yigal Allon Center | ||||
| Zinati house |
Libraries in Meron
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Har Vagai Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kfat Szold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library at Tel-Hai College | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Safed college library | 0.0 | |||||
| סיפריה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה אזורית משגב | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית קריית שמונה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית הגושרים | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית ילדים | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Meron
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food market | |||||
| Kiryat Shmonne municipal market | |||||
| Municipal market | |||||
| שוק האיכרים | |||||
| محل أبو أكرم |
Gas Stations in Meron
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Meron
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Meron
16 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 |
| Baadarâne Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cyclone damper | — | Small Airport |
| Dalton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dimas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Shemer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Vered Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fiq Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Habonim Airfield | — | 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Meron
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochay tomb | |
| בית אור הרשב"י | |
| ציון רבי טרפון | |
| קבר רב המנונא סבא |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meron
What is the population of Meron?
Meron has a population of 985 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,853.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Meron?
Meron 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.