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Nir ‘Etsyon, Israel

Haifa · Israel

Nir ‘Etsyon is a small town in Haifa, Israel with a population of 985. Elevation: 719 ft (219 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

985 Population 164/sq mi density
719 ft Elevation 219 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Nir ‘Etsyon

Nir ‘Etsyon

Nir Etzion is a religious moshav shitufi in northern Israel. Located between Ein Hod and Ein Hawd near Atlit, at the foot of Mount Carmel, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hof HaCarmel Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 660.

People

Population985
Density164/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Population985
Population Density164 / sq mi
Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Coordinates32.6986°, 34.9945°
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Country🇮🇱 Israel
State / ProvinceHaifa
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (558 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nir ‘Etsyon

Nir ‘Etsyon is a small town in Israel (Haifa) with a population of 985. The city sits at an elevation of 719 feet (219 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.

Climate in Nir ‘Etsyon

Nir ‘Etsyon has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Jan (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.6°C / 56°F 9.4° / 17.8° 0.0
Feb 14°C / 57°F 9.6° / 18.4° 0.0
Mar 15.9°C / 61°F 11.2° / 20.6° 0.0
Apr 19.4°C / 67°F 14.3° / 24.4° 0.0
May 22.3°C / 72°F 17.7° / 26.9° 0.0
Jun 25.2°C / 77°F 21.1° / 29.3° 0.0
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 23.7° / 31.6° 0.0
Aug 28°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.6° 0.0
Sep 26.5°C / 80°F 22.7° / 30.3° 0.0
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 19.4° / 28.3° 0.0
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 15.3° / 25° 0.0
Dec 15.6°C / 60°F 11.4° / 19.9° 0.0
Nir ‘Etsyon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 352 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 719 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above Israel avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates32.6986°N, 34.9945°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Israel avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.02"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 125 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 76 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 88 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 124 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 98 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 31 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 109 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 74 km
Sep 13, 1993 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel M4.3 98 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 108 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 132 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 80 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 127 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 121 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 72 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 51 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 48 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 81 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 36 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 82 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 58 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 125 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake - 6,000 58 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake - - 91 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake - 30,000 129 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake - 70,000 34 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake - - 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 6.0 in Wettest
February 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 5.6 in

Nir ‘Etsyon has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 54°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Nir ‘Etsyon

8 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
Radio Plus (XK) - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Nir ‘Etsyon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art museum
Atlit camp
Clandestine Immigration and Naval
Clandestine Immigration and Naval
Dagon Museum
Dagon Museum
Etzel Museum
First Aliya Museum
Haifa Museum of Art
Haifa Museum of Art
Hecht archaeology museum
Hecht archaeology museum
Hephzibah
Janko Dada museum
Joara
Knights Halls
Madatech
Madatech
Madatech
Madatech
Madatech - National Science Museum
Madatech - National Science Museum
Mane-Katz Museum
Mane-Katz Museum
National Maritime museum
National Maritime museum
Nili museum
Nisco Museum
Okashi museum
Railway Museum
Railway Museum
Ralli Museum of Art
Ralli Zichron Sfarad Museum
The Mizgaga Museum
The Turkish Bathhouse
Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art
Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art
Time Trek
Treasuries in The Wall
Underground Prisoners Museum
Wilfrid Museum
מוזיאון בית פישר
מוזיאון בית פישר
מוזיאון תולדות השאיבה

Libraries in Nir ‘Etsyon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anna Ticho library0.0
Anna Ticho library0.0
Anna Ticho library0.0
Anna Ticho library0.0
Beit HaRishonim0.0
Central library and Memorial Center0.0
City Library0.0
Elyachar Central Library0.0
Migdal Haemeq Local Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal library0.0
Municipal library0.0
Municipality Library0.0
Municipality Library0.0
Town Library0.0
Yad la-Banim0.0
Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library0.0
Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library0.0
Youth Center and Library0.0
הספרייה העירונית קרית אתא0.0
סִפְרִיָה0.0
ספרייה0.0
ספרייה סניף צור שלום0.0
ספריית אלברט וננסי נאדר0.0
المكتبة العامة بسمة0.0
مكتب الو عمار للخدمات العامه0.0
مكتبة فؤاد سابا العامة عسفيا0.0

Farmers Markets in Nir ‘Etsyon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Flea market
Market
Migdal Haemeq Farmers Market
Penta market
Talpiot (interior) Market - historic building
The white market
שוק קרית אתא
שוק תלפיות

Hotels in Nir ‘Etsyon

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beit Oren
Carmel Forest
Nir Etzion Hotel

Restaurants in Nir ‘Etsyon

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant
The house in Ein Hawd

Monuments in Nir ‘Etsyon

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HaTsipor HaPtsua

Stadiums & Teams in Nir ‘Etsyon

TeamLeagueDivision
Curly Krieger Athletics Stadium
Kiryat Haim Stadium
Nesher stadium
Sami Ofer Stadium

Airports Near Nir ‘Etsyon

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ben Gurion International AirportTLVLarge Airport
Ramat David Air Base-Medium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
Uri Michaeli Haifa International AirportHFAMedium Airport
Cyclone damper-Small Airport
Dalton Airfield-Small Airport
Ein Shemer Airfield-Small Airport
Ein Vered Airfield-Small Airport
Fiq Airfield-Small Airport
Habonim Airfield-Small Airport
Herzliya Airport-Small Airport
Kefar Gallim Highway Strip-Small Airport
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport
Megiddo Airport-Small Airport
Rishon Lezion Airfield-Small Airport
Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Nir ‘Etsyon

15 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clalit Armon
Kupat Holim Meuhedet
Leumit
Leumit
Leumit
Maccabi
Maccabi Healthcare Services
Romema Family Health Clinic
Shpizer Rehabilitation Center
Поликлиника - Клалит
Поликлиника - Маккаби, Меюхедет - доктор Висам Абу Шкара
Поликлиника Макаби
Поликлиника Меюхедет.
מכבי - חורב
מכבי מרכז רפואי קסטרא חיפה

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nir ‘Etsyon

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Set Sara's Shrine
Ein Hawd Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation
182 m (597 ft)
Founded
1950
Website
nirezion.com

🇮🇱 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 Nir ‘Etsyon

What is the population of Nir ‘Etsyon?

Nir ‘Etsyon has a population of 985 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 164 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nir ‘Etsyon?

Nir ‘Etsyon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

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