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Safed, Israel
Northern District · Israel
Safed is a mid-size city in Northern District, Israel with a population of 36,094. Elevation: 2,556 ft (779 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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About Safed
Safed, also known as Tzfat and officially as Zefat, is a city in the Northern District of Israel. Located at an elevation of up to 937 m (3,074 ft), Safed is the highest city in the Galilee and in Israel. In 2022, 93.2% of the population was Jewish and 6.8% was counted as other.
People
Climate
| Population | 36,094 |
| Population Density | 3,197 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,556 ft (779 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9647°, 35.4960° |
| 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 Safed
Safed is a mid-size city in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 36,094. The city sits at an elevation of 2,556 feet (779 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 Safed
Safed 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 | 2,556 ft (779 m) |
| Area | 11.3 sq mi (29.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9647°N, 35.4960°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 4 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 4 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 76 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 46 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in |
Safed has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Safed
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| בית ספר האר"י | — | — | — | — |
| בית הספר חב"ד - בנים | — | — | — | — |
| ת"ת מגן אבות | — | — | — | — |
| Beit Hasefer | — | — | — | — |
| בית ספר | — | — | — | — |
| בית ספר אגמים | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Safed
6 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 | |
| 104.5FM צפון | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ze Rock Radio | indy, metal | AAC 48 kbps |
Museums in Safed
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beit HaMeiri Museum | ||||
| Caphernaum The Town of Jesus | ||||
| Circassian heritage museum | ||||
| Friendship museum Nebi Yosha | ||||
| Golan Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Golani Museum | ||||
| Hazor antiquities museum | ||||
| The Circassian Center | ||||
| Tiberias Open Air Museum | ||||
| Yigal Allon Center | ||||
| Zinati house | ||||
| חוות כנרת |
Libraries in Safed
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Ohalo library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kfat Szold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Safed college library | 0.0 | |||||
| סיפריה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה אזורית משגב | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית קריית שמונה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית ילדים | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Safed
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food market | |||||
| Kiryat Shmonne municipal market | |||||
| Municipal market | |||||
| שוק האיכרים | |||||
| محل أبو أكرم |
Hotels in Safed
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Safed
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Safed
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Safed
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Safed
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Safed
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Safed
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Safed
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Safed
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Safed
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Safed
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ramat David 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 |
| Ein Shemer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Vered Airfield | — | 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 |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Safed
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Safed
48 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abu Chatzera | |
| Abuhav Synagogue | |
| Alkabetz Institutes | |
| Ba'al Shem Tov Hall | |
| Biala Synagouge | |
| Braslav | |
| Choni Hame'agel synagogue | |
| Chootzpit the translator tomb | |
| David's hall | |
| Ha'ari Synagogue (Ashkenazi) | |
| Haichal Moharan synagogue | |
| IDF casualties synagogue | |
| Pri Megadim synagogue | |
| Sephardi Synagogue HaAri | |
| Yoseph Karo Synagogue | |
| אורות האר"י | |
| בית הכנסת - בית אלוקים | |
| בית הכנסת - שבת אחים | |
| בית הכנסת אבוחצירא | |
| בית הכנסת אור החיים |
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Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Safed
What is the population of Safed?
Safed has a population of 36,094 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 3,197 people per square mile, spread across 11.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Safed?
Safed 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.