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Migdal, Israel

Northern District · Israel

Migdal is a small town in Northern District, Israel with a population of 1,952. Elevation: -525 ft (-160 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,952 Population 444/sq mi density
-525 ft Elevation -160 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
25.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Migdal

Migdal

Migdal is a town in the Northern District of Israel. It was founded in 1910, and granted local council status in 1949. In 2024 it had a population of 2,162. Migdal is located near Ginosar, and about 8 km north of Tiberias. It has a shoreline on the Sea of Galilee, including the Tamar, Ilanot and Arbel beaches.

People

Population1,952
Density444/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain25.5 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation-525 ft (-160 m)
Population1,952
Population Density444 / sq mi
Elevation-525 ft (-160 m)
Coordinates32.8392°, 35.5015°
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 Migdal

Migdal is a small town in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 1,952. The city sits at an elevation of -525 feet (-160 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.

Migdal 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 -525 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation-525 ft (-160 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density444/sq mi
Coordinates32.8392°N, 35.5015°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"
33% below Israel avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.96"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 130 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 57 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 61 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 100 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 79 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 98 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 119 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 120 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 48 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 115 km
Sep 13, 1993 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel M4.3 142 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 53 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 103 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 110 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 102 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 87 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 26 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 101 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 47 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 54 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 18 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 130 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake - 6,000 18 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake - - 93 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake - 30,000 87 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake - 70,000 50 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake - - 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
March 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
December 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in

Migdal has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Migdal

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

Museums in Migdal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beit HaMeiri Museum
Caphernaum The Town of Jesus
Circassian heritage museum
Golan Archaeological Museum
Golani Museum
Greek Orthodox Bishopric (Alkalai) Caves
Hazor antiquities museum
Marzipan Museum
Nazareth Village
Pre Historic Museum
The Circassian Center
Tiberias Open Air Museum
Umm Qais Museum
Yigal Allon Center
Zinati house
חוות כנרת

Libraries in Migdal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Campus Ohalo library0.0
Kinnert college library (building 700)0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal library0.0
Safed college library0.0
סיפריה0.0
ספריה0.0
ספריה אזורית משגב0.0
ספרייה עירונית0.0

Farmers Markets in Migdal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Food market
Market "Shuk"
Municipal market
New City Market
Old City Market
Old City;Market Nazareth
שוק האיכרים

Hotels in Migdal

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Solaya Kinneret

Restaurants in Migdal

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Angus
Magdala
Pizza Hut
Tanureen restaurant

Gas Stations in Migdal

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IL #3896076222
Paz
Sonol

Stadiums & Teams in Migdal

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Airports Near Migdal

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramat David Air Base-Medium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
Uri Michaeli Haifa International AirportHFAMedium 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
Herzliya Airport-Small Airport
Jabbour Airfield-Small Airport
Kefar Gallim Highway Strip-Small Airport
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport
Megiddo Airport-Small Airport
Mezzeh Airport-Small Airport
Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Migdal

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Duc in Altum
שמחת זבולון

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation
159 m (522 ft)
Area
11.4 km² (4.4 mi²)
Founded
1910

🇮🇱 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 Migdal

What is the population of Migdal?

Migdal has a population of 1,952 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 444 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Migdal?

Migdal 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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