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Sha‘av, Israel

Northern District · Israel

Sha‘av is a small city in Northern District, Israel with a population of 6,941. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,941 Population 2,060/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
35.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Sha‘av

Sha‘av

Sha'ab is an Arab town and local council in the Northern District of Israel. It has an area of 5,442 dunams of land under its jurisdiction. In 2024 its population was 7,789.

People

Population6,941
Density2,060/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain35.1 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Population6,941
Population Density2,060 / sq mi
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates32.8894°, 35.2409°
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 Sha‘av

Sha‘av is a small city in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 6,941. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 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.

Sha‘av 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 246 feet.

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

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density2,060/sq mi
Coordinates32.8894°N, 35.2409°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.1"
8% below Israel avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.97"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3.

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 49 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 59 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 97 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 57 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 108 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 130 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 100 km
Sep 13, 1993 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel M4.3 118 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 44 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 97 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 51 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 103 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 100 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 89 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 100 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 81 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 39 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 55 km
Jul 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M4.0 47 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 27 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 138 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake - 6,000 27 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake - - 102 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake - 30,000 98 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake - 70,000 26 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake - - 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 7.0 in Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in Coldest
March 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
November 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in

Sha‘av has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Sha‘av

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 Sha‘av

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Circassian heritage museum
Dagon Museum
Dagon Museum
Golani Museum
Greek Orthodox Bishopric (Alkalai) Caves
Haifa Museum of Art
Haifa Museum of Art
Hecht archaeology museum
Hecht archaeology museum
Knights Halls
Lochamay Hageta'ot
Madatech
Madatech
Madatech
Madatech
Madatech - National Science Museum
Madatech - National Science Museum
Marzipan Museum
Nazareth Village
Okashi museum
Privates Phönizier-Museum Achziv-Land
Railway Museum
Railway Museum
The Circassian Center
The Turkish Bathhouse
Treasuries in The Wall
Underground Prisoners Museum
Wall and Tower
Wilfrid Museum
Zinati house
מוזיאון בית פישר
מוזיאון בית פישר

Libraries in Sha‘av

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
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
סיפריה0.0
ספריה אזורית משגב0.0
ספרייה סניף צור שלום0.0
مكتبة فؤاد سابا العامة عسفيا0.0

Farmers Markets in Sha‘av

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

Stadiums & Teams in Sha‘av

TeamLeagueDivision
Curly Krieger Athletics Stadium
Kiryat Haim Stadium
Nesher stadium

Airports Near Sha‘av

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramat David Air Base-Medium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
Uri Michaeli Haifa International AirportHFAMedium Airport
Baadarâne Airport-Small Airport
Cyclone damper-Small Airport
Dalton Airfield-Small Airport
Ein Shemer Airfield-Small Airport
Ein Vered Airfield-Small Airport
Fiq Airfield-Small Airport
Habonim Airfield-Small Airport
Herzliya Airport-Small Airport
Jabbour Airfield-Small Airport
Kefar Gallim Highway Strip-Small Airport
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport
Megiddo Airport-Small Airport
Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Sha‘av

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clalit Armon
Leumit
Leumit
Maccabi
Maccabi Healthcare Services
Romema Family Health Clinic
Поликлиника - Клалит
Поликлиника - Маккаби, Меюхедет - доктор Висам Абу Шкара
Поликлиника Макаби
Поликлиника Меюхедет.

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sha‘av

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bilal Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation
74 m (243 ft)
Area
5.4 km² (2.1 mi²)
Website
shaab.muni.il/public/

🇮🇱 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 Sha‘av

What is the population of Sha‘av?

Sha‘av has a population of 6,941 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 2,060 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sha‘av?

Sha‘av 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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