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Shorashim, Israel

Northern District · Israel

Shorashim is a small town in Northern District, Israel with a population of 517. Elevation: 538 ft (164 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

517 Population 153/sq mi density
538 ft Elevation 164 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
25.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Shorashim

Shorashim

Shorashim is a community settlement in northern Israel. Located in the lower Galilee and affiliated with the Conservative movement, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Regional Council. In 2024 its population was 622.

People

Population517
Density153/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain25.5 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Population517
Population Density153 / sq mi
Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Coordinates32.8931°, 35.2597°
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Country🇮🇱 Israel
State / ProvinceNorthern District
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation25.5 inches (648 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches (3 cm)

About Shorashim

Shorashim is a small town in Israel (Northern District) with a population of 517. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet (164 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.

Shorashim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 347 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Israel avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates32.8931°N, 35.2597°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"
33% below Israel avg
Snowfall 1.1"
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. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 22, 2023.

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 48 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 58 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 96 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 59 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 107 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 128 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 101 km
Sep 13, 1993 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel M4.3 119 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 43 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 50 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 102 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 99 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 90 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 99 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 82 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 54 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 25 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 138 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 25 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 102 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 96 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 27 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 50°F (10°C) 7.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
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 79°F (26°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

Shorashim has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°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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Schools in Shorashim

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ofek School
Rakefet School
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Radio Stations near Shorashim

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 Shorashim

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beit HaMeiri Museum
Circassian heritage museum
Golani Museum
Greek Orthodox Bishopric (Alkalai) Caves
Hecht archaeology museum
Hecht archaeology museum
Knights Halls
Lochamay Hageta'ot
Marzipan Museum
Nazareth Village
Okashi museum
Privates Phönizier-Museum Achziv-Land
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 Shorashim

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
Safed college 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 Shorashim

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market
Market "Shuk"
Migdal Haemeq Farmers Market
Municipal market
Old City;Market Nazareth
The white market
שוק קרית אתא

Cafes in Shorashim

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Hood

Dentists in Shorashim

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

G Magic Touch

Veterinaries in Shorashim

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Erez Cohen Veterinary

Gyms in Shorashim

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Active Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Shorashim

TeamLeagueDivision
Curly Krieger Athletics Stadium
Kiryat Haim Stadium
Nesher stadium

Airports Near Shorashim

16 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
Ein Vered AirfieldSmall Airport
Fiq AirfieldSmall Airport
Habonim AirfieldSmall Airport
Herzliya AirportSmall Airport
Jabbour AirfieldSmall Airport
Kefar Gallim Highway StripSmall Airport
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport
Megiddo AirportSmall Airport
Tnuvot Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Shorashim

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Leumit
Maccabi
Maccabi Healthcare Services

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shorashim

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
God's Glory
Shlomo & Yaakov Hall
Yad LaBanim Synagogue

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation
132 m (433 ft)
Founded
1982
Postal Code
20164
Website
shorashim-misgav.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 Shorashim

What is the population of Shorashim?

Shorashim has a population of 517 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shorashim?

Shorashim 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.

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