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Metulla, Israel

Northern District · Israel

Metulla is a small town in Northern District, Israel with a population of 1,615. Elevation: 1,722 ft (525 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,615 Population 445/sq mi density
1,722 ft Elevation 525 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Metulla

Metulla

Metula is a town in the Northern District of Israel. It abuts the Israel-Lebanon border, and had a population of 2,248 in 2024.

People

Population1,615
Density445/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,722 ft (525 m)
Population1,615
Population Density445 / sq mi
Elevation1,722 ft (525 m)
Coordinates33.2792°, 35.5795°
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Country🇮🇱 Israel
State / ProvinceNorthern District
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (716 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Metulla

Metulla is a small town in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 1,615. The city sits at an elevation of 1,722 feet (525 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.

Metulla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,722 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above Israel avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,722 ft (525 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density445/sq mi
Coordinates33.2792°N, 35.5795°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below Israel avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.13"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 26 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 17 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 122 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 52 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 105 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 146 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 96 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 76 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 15 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 90 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 13 km
Mar 9, 1992 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon M4.2 135 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 53 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 69 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 136 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 75 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 130 km
Feb 8, 2023 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon M4.1 127 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 53 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 13 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 32 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake - 6,000 32 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake - - 142 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake - 30,000 46 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake - 70,000 62 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake - - 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 7.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 5.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
December 53°F (12°C) 5.3 in

Metulla has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Metulla

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ivri 6 - MP3 128 kbps
104.5FM צפון - MP3 128 kbps
Ze Rock Radio indy, metal AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Metulla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beit Ussishkin Museum
Circassian heritage museum
Friendship museum Nebi Yosha
Mleeta Tourist Site, Museum of Hisbolla
Musée de la résistance
Open museum
Prehistoric man museum
Tel Hai Museum

Libraries in Metulla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dar Al Aanwar0.0
Har Vagai Library0.0
KAWKABA PUBLIC LIBRARY0.0
Kfat Szold Library0.0
Library at Tel-Hai College0.0
Nour Library0.0
Nour library0.0
ספרייה עירונית קריית שמונה0.0
ספריית הגושרים0.0
ספריית ילדים0.0

Farmers Markets in Metulla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
em moussa
Groccery Store
Kiryat Shmonne municipal market
mini market al mojtaba
Wafic market
Wissam Market
Yafuri Market
שוק האיכרים
سوق الخان
سوق مرعي

Hotels in Metulla

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alaska Inn
Arazim Hotels
Beit Shalom
Lishansky
Travel Hotel Metula

Restaurants in Metulla

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ayuni
Beit Shalom
Hatachana
Lishansky
קנייפה

Cafes in Metulla

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bella Cafe
Brenner
Cafe Restaurant Natalie
קפיטריה

Banks in Metulla

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Leumi

Stadiums & Teams in Metulla

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Ski Resorts Near Metulla

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Zaarour Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Metulla

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beirut Rafic Hariri International AirportBEYLarge Airport
Ramat David Air Base-Medium Airport
Rayak 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
Dimas Airport-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
Mezzeh Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Metulla

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Karma Shenpen Dondrub Ling
Old Metula Synagogue

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation
527 m (1,729 ft)
Area
9.4 km² (3.6 mi²)
Founded
1896
Twinned With
Pocking

🇮🇱 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 Metulla

What is the population of Metulla?

Metulla has a population of 1,615 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 445 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Metulla?

Metulla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.

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