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Shefar‘am, Israel
Northern District · Israel
Shefar‘am is a mid-size city in Northern District, Israel with a population of 42,137. Elevation: 449 ft (137 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shefar‘am
Shefa-Amr or Shefar'am is an Arab city in the Northern District of Israel. In 2024 it had a population of 43,858 with a Sunni Muslim majority and large Christian Arab and Druze minorities.
People
Climate
| Population | 42,137 |
| Population Density | 3,529 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8058°, 35.1690° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Northern District |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.1 inches (891 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shefar‘am
Shefar‘am is a mid-size city in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 42,137. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet (137 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 Shefar‘am
Shefar‘am 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 11.9 sq mi (30.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8058°N, 35.1690°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 | 38 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 131 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 38 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 95 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 109 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 27 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 95 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°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 | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in |
Shefar‘am has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 52°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Shefar‘am
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 Shefar‘am
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlit camp | ||||
| Beit Shturman | ||||
| Clandestine Immigration and Naval | ||||
| Clandestine Immigration and Naval | ||||
| Dagon Museum | ||||
| Dagon Museum | ||||
| First Aliya Museum | ||||
| Golani Museum | ||||
| Greek Orthodox Bishopric (Alkalai) Caves | ||||
| Haifa Museum of Art | ||||
| Haifa Museum of Art | ||||
| Hecht archaeology museum | ||||
| Hecht archaeology museum | ||||
| Janko Dada museum | ||||
| Joara | ||||
| Knights Halls | ||||
| Lochamay Hageta'ot | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech - National Science Museum | ||||
| Madatech - National Science Museum | ||||
| Mane-Katz Museum | ||||
| Mane-Katz Museum | ||||
| Mishkan Museum of Art, Ein Harod | ||||
| National Maritime museum | ||||
| National Maritime museum | ||||
| Nazareth Village | ||||
| Nili museum | ||||
| Nisco Museum | ||||
| Okashi museum | ||||
| Privates Phönizier-Museum Achziv-Land | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| The Mizgaga Museum | ||||
| The Turkish Bathhouse | ||||
| Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art | ||||
| Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art | ||||
| Treasuries in The Wall | ||||
| Underground Prisoners Museum | ||||
| Wilfrid Museum | ||||
| Zinati house | ||||
| מוזיאון בית פישר | ||||
| מוזיאון בית פישר |
Libraries in Shefar‘am
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central library and Memorial Center | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elyachar Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Migdal Haemeq Local Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipality Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipality Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yad la-Banim | 0.0 | |||||
| Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library | 0.0 | |||||
| הספרייה העירונית קרית אתא | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה אזורית משגב | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה סניף צור שלום | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריית אלברט וננסי נאדר | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة فؤاد سابا العامة عسفيا | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shefar‘am
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flea market | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Market "Shuk" | |||||
| Migdal Haemeq Farmers Market | |||||
| New City Market | |||||
| Old City Market | |||||
| Old City;Market Nazareth | |||||
| Penta market | |||||
| Talpiot (interior) Market - historic building | |||||
| The white market | |||||
| שוק קרית אתא | |||||
| שוק תלפיות |
Restaurants in Shefar‘am
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shefar‘am
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Shefar‘am
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shefar‘am
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Curly Krieger Athletics Stadium | ||
| Kiryat Haim Stadium | ||
| Nesher stadium | ||
| Sami Ofer Stadium |
Airports Near Shefar‘am
15 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 |
| 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 Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Megiddo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Shefar‘am
15 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clalit Armon | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| 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 Shefar‘am
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Peter and St. Paul | |
| ציון התנא רבי יהודה בן בבא |
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What is the population of Shefar‘am?
Shefar‘am has a population of 42,137 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 3,529 people per square mile, spread across 11.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shefar‘am?
Shefar‘am 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.