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Qiryat Shmona, Israel
Northern District · Israel
Qiryat Shmona is a small city in Northern District, Israel with a population of 22,512. Elevation: 407 ft (124 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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About Qiryat Shmona
Kiryat Shmona is a city in the Northern District of Israel on the western slopes of the Hula Valley near the Lebanese border.
People
Climate
| Population | 22,512 |
| Population Density | 5,847 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2073°, 35.5721° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Northern District |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.5 inches (648 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About Qiryat Shmona
Qiryat Shmona is a small city in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 22,512. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 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 Qiryat Shmona
Qiryat Shmona 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,847/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2073°N, 35.5721°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 24 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 24 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 51 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 58 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
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 |
Qiryat Shmona 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").
Colleges & Universities in Qiryat Shmona
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tel Chai College, Eastern Campus | College | — | — |
| Tel Hai | College | — | — |
Schools in Qiryat Shmona
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uziel School | — | — | — | — |
| Tel Chai school | — | — | — | — |
| בי''ס קורצ'אק | — | — | — | — |
| מצודות | — | — | — | — |
| Rambam school | — | — | — | — |
| Yitzchak Hanasi School | — | — | — | — |
| Hamatmid school | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Qiryat Shmona
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kol Rega קול רגע 91.5/96 | music, news | MP3 | |
| Ivri 6 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 104.5FM צפון | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ze Rock Radio | indy, metal | AAC 48 kbps |
Museums in Qiryat Shmona
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beit HaMeiri Museum | ||||
| Beit Ussishkin Museum | ||||
| Circassian heritage museum | ||||
| Friendship museum Nebi Yosha | ||||
| Golan Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Hazor antiquities museum | ||||
| Mleeta Tourist Site, Museum of Hisbolla | ||||
| Musée de la résistance | ||||
| Open museum | ||||
| Prehistoric man museum | ||||
| Tel Hai Museum | ||||
| Zinati house |
Libraries in Qiryat Shmona
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Ohalo library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dar Al Aanwar | 0.0 | |||||
| Har Vagai Library | 0.0 | |||||
| KAWKABA PUBLIC LIBRARY | 0.0 | |||||
| Kfat Szold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library at Tel-Hai College | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nour library | 0.0 | |||||
| Safed college library | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית קריית שמונה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית הגושרים | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית ילדים | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Qiryat Shmona
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| em moussa | |||||
| Groccery Store | |||||
| Kiryat Shmonne municipal market | |||||
| mini market al mojtaba | |||||
| Municipal market | |||||
| Wafic market | |||||
| Wissam Market | |||||
| Yafuri Market | |||||
| שוק האיכרים | |||||
| سوق الخان |
Hotels in Qiryat Shmona
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Qiryat Shmona
22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Qiryat Shmona
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Qiryat Shmona
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Qiryat Shmona
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Qiryat Shmona
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Qiryat Shmona
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Qiryat Shmona
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Qiryat Shmona
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Qiryat Shmona
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Qiryat Shmona
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Qiryat Shmona
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Qiryat Shmona
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Qiryat Shmona
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | Large Airport |
| Ramat David Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rayak Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | Medium Airport |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport | HFA | Medium 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 Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Megiddo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mezzeh Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Qiryat Shmona
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Israel Post | |
| דואר צפון-טרומים |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Qiryat Shmona
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Beit Midrash | |
| Chevrat Hazohar synagogue | |
| Magen Avraham Synagogue | |
| Ohel Moshe | |
| Sha'aray Zion | |
| אוהל יעקב | |
| בית חב"ד אור מנחם | |
| יהודה הלוי |
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What is the population of Qiryat Shmona?
Qiryat Shmona has a population of 22,512 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 5,847 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Qiryat Shmona?
Qiryat Shmona 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.