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Sa‘ar, Israel

Northern District · Israel

Sa‘ar is a small town in Northern District, Israel with a population of 858. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

858 Population 212/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
35.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Sa‘ar

Sa‘ar

Sa'ar is a kibbutz in the western Galilee in Israel. Located near Nahariya, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Asher Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 907.

People

Population858
Density212/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain35.1 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population858
Population Density212 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates33.0297°, 35.1088°
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Country🇮🇱 Israel
State / ProvinceNorthern District
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 Sa‘ar

Sa‘ar is a small town in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 858. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 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 Sa‘ar

Sa‘ar 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
Sa‘ar 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 7 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

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates33.0297°N, 35.1088°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.1"
8% below Israel avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.69"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 22, 2023.

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 51 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 85 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 126 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 53 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 127 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 80 km
Sep 13, 1993 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel M4.3 106 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 38 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 77 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 45 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 94 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 59 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 84 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 106 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 79 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 89 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 46 km
Jul 5, 2014 4 km NE of Sidon, Lebanon M4.0 68 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 37 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 37 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 120 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 98 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 11 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 6.7 in Wettest
February 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in Coldest
March 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
December 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in

Sa‘ar has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 54°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Sa‘ar

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Na'amat Profesional High School
Sha'are Simcha School
Erez School
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Radio Stations near Sa‘ar

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 Sa‘ar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Clandestine Immigration and Naval
Clandestine Immigration and Naval
Dagon Museum
Dagon Museum
Haifa Museum of Art
Haifa Museum of Art
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
Okashi museum
Privates Phönizier-Museum Achziv-Land
Railway Museum
Railway Museum
The Turkish Bathhouse
Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art
Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art
Treasuries in The Wall
Underground Prisoners Museum
Wall and Tower
Zinati house
מוזיאון בית פישר
מוזיאון בית פישר

Libraries in Sa‘ar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Municipality Library0.0
Municipality Library0.0
Yad la-Banim0.0
הספרייה העירונית קרית אתא0.0
ספריה אזורית משגב0.0
ספרייה סניף צור שלום0.0
ספריית אלברט וננסי נאדר0.0

Farmers Markets in Sa‘ar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Flea market
Market
Talpiot (interior) Market - historic building
The white market
Tyre Municipal Green Market
שוק קרית אתא
שוק תלפיות
محل أبو أكرم

Restaurants in Sa‘ar

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BeNahala

Gas Stations in Sa‘ar

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yaad

Stadiums & Teams in Sa‘ar

TeamLeagueDivision
Curly Krieger Athletics Stadium
Kiryat Haim Stadium
Sami Ofer Stadium

Airports Near Sa‘ar

14 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
Ein Shemer 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

Treatment Centers in Sa‘ar

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clalit Armon
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 Sa‘ar

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
אוצר התורה
חפץ חיים
יגל יעקב

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation
22 m (72 ft)
Founded
1948
Postal Code
22805
Website
saar.org.il/

🇮🇱 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 Sa‘ar

What is the population of Sa‘ar?

Sa‘ar has a population of 858 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 212 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sa‘ar?

Sa‘ar 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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