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Umm el Faḥm, Israel
Haifa · Israel
Umm el Faḥm is a mid-size city in Haifa, Israel with a population of 56,109. Elevation: 1,306 ft (398 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Umm el Faḥm
Umm al-Fahm is a city located 20 kilometres northwest of Jenin in the Haifa District of Israel. In 2024 its population was 60,209, nearly all of whom are Arab Palestinian citizens of Israel. The city is situated on the Umm al-Fahm mountain ridge, the highest point of which is Mount Iskander, overlooking Wadi Ara. Umm al-Fahm is the social, cultural and economic center for residents of the Wadi Ara and Triangle regions.
People
Climate
| Population | 56,109 |
| Population Density | 6,532 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5173°, 35.1535° |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| State / Province | Haifa |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.0 inches (558 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Umm el Faḥm
Umm el Faḥm is a mid-size city in Israel (Haifa) with a population of 56,109. The city sits at an elevation of 1,306 feet (398 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Climate in Umm el Faḥm
Umm el Faḥm 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 | 68.8°F |
| 27% above Israel avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,532/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5173°N, 35.1535°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 | 63 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 101 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 63 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 135 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 56 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in |
Umm el Faḥm has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 53°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Umm el Faḥm
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة الراضي الإعدادية | — | — | — | — |
| Wadi Nasoor junior high school | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة دار الحكمة الثانوية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة المتنبي | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Umm el Faḥm
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| راديو الناس (PS) | culture, music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ECO99FM | pop, top 40 | AAC+ | |
| KAN Gimel כאן גימל | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| #joint radio Blues Rock | 60s, 70s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| #joint radio Beat Trance | ambient, edm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| #joint radio Reggae | dub, dub reggae | MP3 320 kbps | |
| קול פליי | kol-play | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Kol Rega קול רגע 91.5/96 | music, news | MP3 | |
| Radios 100FM רדיוס | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100fm - 100% Movies | movie music, music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Tel Aviv 102FM רדיו תל אביב | contenmporary, music | AAC+ | |
| 88FM | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio Haifa רדיו חיפה | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| GUITAR - J. WILLIAMS | — | MP3 | |
| Лучшее Радио | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 104.5FM צפון | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ze Rock Radio | indy, metal | AAC 48 kbps | |
| kzradio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Plus (XK) | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Umm el Faḥm
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ahlam Hall | ||||
| Anabta Municipality | ||||
| Art museum | ||||
| Atlit camp | ||||
| Beit Shturman | ||||
| Beit Theresienstadt | ||||
| Etzel Museum | ||||
| Fainberg house | ||||
| First Aliya Museum | ||||
| Greek Orthodox Bishopric (Alkalai) Caves | ||||
| Hecht archaeology museum | ||||
| Hecht archaeology museum | ||||
| Janko Dada museum | ||||
| Joara | ||||
| Mishkan Museum of Art, Ein Harod | ||||
| Nazareth Village | ||||
| Nili museum | ||||
| Nisco Museum | ||||
| Ralli Museum of Art | ||||
| Ralli Zichron Sfarad Museum | ||||
| Sebastia Museum | ||||
| The Mizgaga Museum | ||||
| Tulkarm | ||||
| Wilfrid Museum | ||||
| Yabous Youth Museum | ||||
| הפיגוע בצומת בית ליד | ||||
| מוזיאון האופניים של אלון וולף |
Libraries in Umm el Faḥm
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Resala Book Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Alnoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Anna Ticho library | 0.0 | |||||
| Anna Ticho library | 0.0 | |||||
| Anna Ticho library | 0.0 | |||||
| Anna Ticho library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arraba Municipality Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beit HaRishonim | 0.0 | |||||
| Central library and Memorial Center | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Genral Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ibn Khaldun 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 | |||||
| safarini Bookshop 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| Sameer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Youth Center and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| סִפְרִיָה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה ע"ש דורה צ'ינק גרדובצ'יק | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרייה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרית בית אליעזר | 0.0 | |||||
| العربيه | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة العامة بسمة | 0.0 | |||||
| جنين | 0.0 | |||||
| شركة الجيتاوي | 0.0 | |||||
| عيادة طب الاسنان | الدكتور شرحبيل دقة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتب الو عمار للخدمات العامه | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة بلال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة جليل | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة رامي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة فؤاد سابا العامة عسفيا | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Umm el Faḥm
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abo Mahmoud al qadi | |||||
| Beirut Market | |||||
| Hashook Sheli | |||||
| Market "Shuk" | |||||
| Migdal Haemeq Farmers Market | |||||
| Municipal market | |||||
| New City Market | |||||
| Old City Market | |||||
| Old City;Market Nazareth | |||||
| Penta market | |||||
| السوق الشعبي | |||||
| شارلي |
Stadiums & Teams in Umm el Faḥm
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Nesher stadium |
Airports Near Umm el Faḥm
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | Large Airport |
| Ramat David Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | Medium Airport |
| Tel Nof Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport | HFA | Medium Airport |
| Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah 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 |
| Kefar Gallim Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Megiddo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip H | — | Small Airport |
| Naan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Palmahim Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Palmahim South Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rishon Lezion Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Umm el Faḥm
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Umm el Faḥm
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Salah Al-Din Mosque | |
| مسجد قباء |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Umm el Faḥm
7 places within 15 km
- • Kh. Firasin
- • Khirbet el-Hamam
- • Sharayi`
- • Tell Ta'annek
- • El Waraqani
- • Es Sindiyana
- • Overlook trail
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What is the population of Umm el Faḥm?
Umm el Faḥm has a population of 56,109 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 6,532 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Umm el Faḥm?
Umm el Faḥm enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.