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Zikhron Ya‘aqov, Israel
Haifa · Israel
Zikhron Ya‘aqov is a small city in Haifa, Israel with a population of 23,206. Elevation: 538 ft (164 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Zikhron Ya‘aqov
Zikhron Ya'akov often shortened to just Zikhron, is a town in northern Israel, 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of the city of Haifa, and part of the Haifa District. It is located at the southern end of the Carmel mountain range overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, near the coastal highway.
People
Climate
| Population | 23,206 |
| Population Density | 1,511 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5665°, 34.9563° |
| 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 Zikhron Ya‘aqov
Zikhron Ya‘aqov is a small city in Israel (Haifa) with a population of 23,206. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet (164 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 Zikhron Ya‘aqov
Zikhron Ya‘aqov 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 | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 15.4 sq mi (39.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,511/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5665°N, 34.9563°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 | 70 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 114 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 70 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 142 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 48 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 70°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 | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 5.6 in |
Zikhron Ya‘aqov has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Zikhron Ya‘aqov
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HaMoshava high School | — | — | — | — |
| Hachita school | — | — | — | — |
| Hachoresh school | — | — | — | — |
| Cramim Binyamina | — | — | — | — |
| Orthodox school | — | — | — | — |
| Yad Labanim school | — | — | — | — |
| Rennanim bording school | — | — | — | — |
| Yabetz School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Zikhron Ya‘aqov
17 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 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 | |
| Ivri 6 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radios 100FM רדיוס | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100fm - 100% Movies | movie music, music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Tel Aviv 102FM רדיו תל אביב | contenmporary, music | AAC+ | |
| Radio Haifa רדיו חיפה | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| GUITAR - J. WILLIAMS | — | MP3 | |
| Лучшее Радио | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ze Rock Radio | indy, metal | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Plus (XK) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| kzradio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Zikhron Ya‘aqov
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ahlam Hall | ||||
| Art museum | ||||
| Atlit camp | ||||
| Beit HaBeer | ||||
| Beit HaGdudim Museum | ||||
| Beit Theresienstadt | ||||
| Etzel Museum | ||||
| Fainberg house | ||||
| First Aliya Museum | ||||
| Haifa Museum of Art | ||||
| Haifa Museum of Art | ||||
| Hecht archaeology museum | ||||
| Hecht archaeology museum | ||||
| Hephzibah | ||||
| Janko Dada museum | ||||
| Joara | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech | ||||
| Madatech - National Science Museum | ||||
| Madatech - National Science Museum | ||||
| Mane-Katz Museum | ||||
| Mane-Katz Museum | ||||
| Netanya Municipal Museum | ||||
| Nili museum | ||||
| Nisco Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Ralli Museum of Art | ||||
| Ralli Zichron Sfarad Museum | ||||
| The Mizgaga Museum | ||||
| Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art | ||||
| Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art | ||||
| Time Trek | ||||
| Wilfrid Museum | ||||
| הפיגוע בצומת בית ליד | ||||
| מוזיאון בית פישר | ||||
| מוזיאון בית פישר | ||||
| מוזיאון האופניים של אלון וולף | ||||
| מוזיאון תולדות השאיבה |
Libraries in Zikhron Ya‘aqov
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| Devorah Ben - Yehuda | 0.0 | |||||
| Devorah Ben - Yehuda | 0.0 | |||||
| Elyachar Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 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 | |||||
| הספרייה העירונית קרית אתא | 0.0 | |||||
| סִפְרִיָה | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה ע"ש דורה צ'ינק גרדובצ'יק | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספריה עירונית | 0.0 | |||||
| ספרית בית אליעזר | 0.0 | |||||
| العربيه | 0.0 | |||||
| المكتبة العامة بسمة | 0.0 | |||||
| شركة الجيتاوي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة بلال | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة فؤاد سابا العامة عسفيا | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Zikhron Ya‘aqov
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flea market | |||||
| Hashook Sheli | |||||
| Municipal market | |||||
| Penta market | |||||
| Talpiot (interior) Market - historic building | |||||
| שוק קרית אתא | |||||
| שוק תלפיות |
Hotels in Zikhron Ya‘aqov
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Zikhron Ya‘aqov
21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Zikhron Ya‘aqov
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Zikhron Ya‘aqov
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Zikhron Ya‘aqov
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Zikhron Ya‘aqov
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Zikhron Ya‘aqov
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Zikhron Ya‘aqov
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zikhron Ya‘aqov
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zikhron Ya‘aqov
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Zikhron Ya‘aqov
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Zikhron Ya‘aqov
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Curly Krieger Athletics Stadium | ||
| Nesher stadium | ||
| Sami Ofer Stadium |
Airports Near Zikhron Ya‘aqov
20 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 |
| Cyclone damper | — | Small Airport |
| Dalton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Shemer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Vered 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 |
Post Offices in Zikhron Ya‘aqov
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Central post office Zichron Yaakov |
Treatment Centers in Zikhron Ya‘aqov
18 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clalit Armon | ||
| Dr. Rotem Avituv, CBT Psychologist | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Clalit | ||
| Kupat Holim Meuhedet | ||
| Leumit | ||
| Leumit | ||
| Maccabi clinic | ||
| Night Clinic | ||
| Romema Family Health Clinic | ||
| Shpizer Rehabilitation Center | ||
| Terem | ||
| Поликлиника - Клалит | ||
| Поликлиника Макаби | ||
| Поликлиника Меюхедет. | ||
| מכבי - חורב | ||
| מכבי מרכז רפואי קסטרא חיפה |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zikhron Ya‘aqov
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Akedat Yitzchak | |
| Chabad | |
| Etz Hattora | |
| Haichal Refa'el synagogue | |
| Keidar | |
| Mesilat Yeshatim synagogue | |
| Migdal David synagogue | |
| Mool Hayekev Synagouge | |
| Ohel Channa | |
| Ohel Ya'akov synagogue | |
| Shimon Bar Yochay | |
| Sulam Ya'akov congragation | |
| Tiferet Bachurim |
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What is the population of Zikhron Ya‘aqov?
Zikhron Ya‘aqov has a population of 23,206 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 1,511 people per square mile, spread across 15.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zikhron Ya‘aqov?
Zikhron Ya‘aqov 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.