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Shamir, Israel
Northern District · Israel
Shamir is a small town in Northern District, Israel with a population of 922. Elevation: 682 ft (208 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shamir
Shamir is a Hebrew surname. Notable people with the surname include:Adi Shamir, Israeli cryptographer
Ariel Shamir, Israeli professor of Computer Science
Carmela Shamir, Israeli ambassador
Dan Shamir, Israeli professional basketball coach
Eden Shamir, Israeli professional footballer
Eli Shamir, Israeli mathematician and computer scientist
Gabriel and Maxim Shamir, Israeli graphic designers
Israel Shamir, Russian-Israeli-Swedish writer
Meir Shamir, Israeli businessman
Meirav Shamir, Israeli-American footballer
Milette Shamir, Israeli academic administrator and scholar of American literature
Moshe Shamir, Israeli author, playwright, opinion writer, and public figure
Nadine Shamir, American singer and musician
Ron Shamir, Israeli professor of computer science
Shlomo Shamir, third Commander of the Israeli Navy
Shulamit Shamir, Israeli activist, wife of the seventh Prime Minister of Israel, Yitzhak Shamir
Yair Shamir, Israeli politician
Yitzhak Shamir, former Israeli Prime Minister
Yoav Shamir, Israeli documentary filmmaker
People
Climate
| Population | 922 |
| Population Density | 240 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1659°, 35.6604° |
| 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 Shamir
Shamir is a small town in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 922. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet (208 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 Shamir
Shamir 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 | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 240/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1659°N, 35.6604°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 | — | — | 131 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 49 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 64 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in |
Shamir has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Shamir
4 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 | |
| 104.5FM צפון | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Shamir
| 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 | ||||
| Open museum | ||||
| Prehistoric man museum | ||||
| Tel Hai Museum |
Libraries in Shamir
| 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 Shamir
| 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 |
Stadiums & Teams in Shamir
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Shamir
17 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 |
| Ein Shemer 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 |
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Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shamir
What is the population of Shamir?
Shamir has a population of 922 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 240 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shamir?
Shamir 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.