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Qiryat Yam, Israel

Haifa · Israel

Qiryat Yam is a mid-size city in Haifa, Israel with a population of 39,897. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

39,897 Population 23,748/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
35.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Qiryat Yam

Qiryat Yam

Kiryat Yam is a city in the Haifa Bay district of Israel, 12 km (7 mi) north of Haifa. One of a group of Haifa suburbs known as the Krayot, it is located on the Mediterranean coast, between Kiryat Haim and the Tzur Shalom industrial area, east of Kiryat Motzkin. In 2024 it had a population of 41,957.

People

Population39,897
Density23,748/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain35.1 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population39,897
Population Density23,748 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates32.8497°, 35.0697°
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Country🇮🇱 Israel
State / ProvinceHaifa
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation35.1 inches (891 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Qiryat Yam

Qiryat Yam is a mid-size city in Israel (Haifa) with a population of 39,897. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.

Climate in Qiryat Yam

Qiryat Yam 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
Qiryat Yam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 349 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 35.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above Israel avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density23,748/sq mi
Coordinates32.8497°N, 35.0697°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.1"
8% below Israel avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.94"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 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 M5.3 138 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 70 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 105 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 40 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 109 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 144 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 96 km
Sep 13, 1993 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel M4.3 102 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 56 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 94 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 62 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 114 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 109 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 86 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 104 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 64 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 48 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 65 km
Jul 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M4.0 57 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 44 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 138 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 44 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 103 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 113 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 18 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 5.9 in Wettest
February 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
December 56°F (13°C) 4.9 in

Qiryat Yam has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 55°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Qiryat Yam

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Levinson
Amirim
Almogim
Miftan
Oorim
בית ספר סביונים
Yamit School
Psagot
בית ספר חטיבת הביניים ע"ש רודמן
Ofek School
Miflasim
Rabin High school
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Radio Stations near Qiryat Yam

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 Qiryat Yam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atlit camp
Clandestine Immigration and Naval
Clandestine Immigration and Naval
Dagon Museum
Dagon Museum
Greek Orthodox Bishopric (Alkalai) Caves
Haifa Museum of Art
Haifa Museum of Art
Hecht archaeology museum
Hecht archaeology museum
Janko Dada museum
Joara
Knights Halls
Lochamay Hageta'ot
Madatech
Madatech
Madatech
Madatech
Madatech - National Science Museum
Madatech - National Science Museum
Mane-Katz Museum
Mane-Katz Museum
National Maritime museum
National Maritime museum
Nazareth Village
Nisco Museum
Okashi museum
Privates Phönizier-Museum Achziv-Land
Railway Museum
Railway Museum
The Mizgaga Museum
The Turkish Bathhouse
Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art
Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art
Treasuries in The Wall
Underground Prisoners Museum
Wall and Tower
Wilfrid Museum
מוזיאון בית פישר
מוזיאון בית פישר

Libraries in Qiryat Yam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
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
Municipality Library0.0
Municipality Library0.0
Yad la-Banim0.0
Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library0.0
Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library0.0
הספרייה העירונית קרית אתא0.0
ספריה אזורית משגב0.0
ספרייה0.0
ספרייה סניף צור שלום0.0
ספרייה עירונית0.0
ספריית אלברט וננסי נאדר0.0
مكتبة فؤاد سابا العامة عسفيا0.0

Farmers Markets in Qiryat Yam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Flea market
Market
Market "Shuk"
Migdal Haemeq Farmers Market
Old City Market
Old City;Market Nazareth
Penta market
Talpiot (interior) Market - historic building
The white market
שוק קרית אתא
שוק תלפיות

Restaurants in Qiryat Yam

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Del Mar
Mi Ma Mu
Pizza Shemesh Kiryat Motzkin
Sea Sushi
מול הים

Cafes in Qiryat Yam

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Idan caffe
Jacky Beach Cafe

Zoos in Qiryat Yam

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chai Park

Clinics in Qiryat Yam

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IL #466173456
Maccabi
כללית - קרית ים רסקו

Bus Stations in Qiryat Yam

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Merkazit HaKrayot

Gas Stations in Qiryat Yam

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dor Alon
Paz
Sonol

Banks in Qiryat Yam

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Hapoalim
Bank Leumi

Shopping Malls in Qiryat Yam

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Curdani
מרכז מסחרי שכונתי, נווה גנים - מוצקין הצעירה

Stadiums & Teams in Qiryat Yam

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

Airports Near Qiryat Yam

15 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Qiryat Yam

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 Qiryat Yam

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Central Synagogue
Synagogue

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation
10 m (33 ft)
Area
3.8 km² (1.5 mi²)
Founded
1934
Website
motzkin.co.il
Twinned With
Bad Kreuznach, Bad Segeberg, Kaifeng, Nyíregyháza, Orlando, Tacoma, Włodawa

🇮🇱 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 Qiryat Yam

What is the population of Qiryat Yam?

Qiryat Yam has a population of 39,897 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 23,748 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qiryat Yam?

Qiryat Yam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.1 inches.

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