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Or HaGanuz, Israel

Northern District · Israel

Or HaGanuz is a small town in Northern District, Israel with a population of 574. Elevation: 2,388 ft (728 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

574 Population 0/sq mi density
2,388 ft Elevation 728 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
25.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Or HaGanuz

Or HaGanuz

Or HaGanuz, sometimes Or Ganuz, is a community settlement in northern Israel. Located in the eastern Upper Galilee, about six kilometers northwest of the town of Safed, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merom HaGalil Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 705.

People

Population574
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain25.5 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation2,388 ft (728 m)
Population574
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,388 ft (728 m)
Coordinates33.0051°, 35.4469°
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 Or HaGanuz

Or HaGanuz is a small town in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 574. The city sits at an elevation of 2,388 feet (728 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 Or HaGanuz

Or HaGanuz 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.5°C / 46°F 4.9° / 10.1° 164.6
Feb 8.2°C / 47°F 5.2° / 11.3° 116.7
Mar 11.2°C / 52°F 7.4° / 14.9° 73.6
Apr 15.3°C / 60°F 10.8° / 19.8° 30.6
May 20°C / 68°F 14.7° / 25.3° 9.4
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 17.6° / 28.8° 1.0
Jul 25°C / 77°F 19.5° / 30.5° 0.2
Aug 25°C / 77°F 19.6° / 30.3° 0.5
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 18.1° / 28.4° 3.0
Oct 20.3°C / 69°F 15.8° / 24.8° 19.7
Nov 14.4°C / 58°F 11° / 17.7° 85.2
Dec 9.6°C / 49°F 7° / 12.3° 120.4
Or HaGanuz 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 2,388 feet.

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

Elevation2,388 ft (728 m)
Area2,853.7 sq mi (7,391.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates33.0051°N, 35.4469°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"
33% below Israel avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.95"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 22, 2023.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 148 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 38 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 42 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 147 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 82 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 116 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 79 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 103 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 108 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 29 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 98 km
Sep 13, 1993 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel M4.3 137 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 34 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 85 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 91 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 104 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 84 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 104 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 45 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 35 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 5 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 148 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 5 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 112 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 75 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 42 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 8.0 in Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 6.5 in Coldest
March 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 6.3 in

Or HaGanuz has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 48°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Or HaGanuz

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 Or HaGanuz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beit HaMeiri Museum
Beit Ussishkin Museum
Caphernaum The Town of Jesus
Circassian heritage museum
Friendship museum Nebi Yosha
Golan Archaeological Museum
Golani Museum
Hazor antiquities museum
Open museum
Prehistoric man museum
Tel Hai Museum
Tiberias Open Air Museum
Yigal Allon Center
Zinati house

Libraries in Or HaGanuz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Campus Ohalo library0.0
Har Vagai Library0.0
Kfat Szold Library0.0
Library at Tel-Hai College0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal library0.0
Safed college library0.0
ספריה0.0
ספריה אזורית משגב0.0
ספרייה עירונית קריית שמונה0.0
ספריית הגושרים0.0
ספריית ילדים0.0

Farmers Markets in Or HaGanuz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Food market
Kiryat Shmonne municipal market
Municipal market
שוק האיכרים
محل أبو أكرم

Monuments in Or HaGanuz

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hativa 37

Stadiums & Teams in Or HaGanuz

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Airports Near Or HaGanuz

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramat David Air BaseMedium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
Uri Michaeli Haifa International AirportHFAMedium Airport
Baadarâne AirportSmall Airport
Cyclone damperSmall Airport
Dalton AirfieldSmall Airport
Dimas AirportSmall Airport
Ein Shemer AirfieldSmall Airport
Ein Vered AirfieldSmall Airport
Fiq AirfieldSmall Airport
Habonim AirfieldSmall Airport
Jabbour AirfieldSmall Airport
Kefar Gallim Highway StripSmall Airport
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport
Megiddo AirportSmall Airport
Tnuvot Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation
730 m (2,395 ft)
Founded
1989

🇮🇱 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 Or HaGanuz

What is the population of Or HaGanuz?

Or HaGanuz has a population of 574 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 Or HaGanuz?

Or HaGanuz 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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