Weather & Climate in Katzrin, Israel

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Katzrin 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. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 81 / residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 64% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	64.0°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,066 ft (325 m)
Area	3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density	1,981/sq mi
Coordinates	32.9919°N, 35.6914°W
Timezone	Asia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"

33% below US avg

Snowfall 1.1"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.96"

Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	81.0
Rating	Moderate
Good Days %	63.6%

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Feb 11, 2004	21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel	M5.3	147 km	27 km
Feb 15, 2008	11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon	M5.1	52 km	10 km
Mar 26, 1997	3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon	M5.0	49 km	10 km
Oct 18, 1991	12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria	M4.9	129 km	10 km
Mar 26, 1997	12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon	M4.7	86 km	10 km
Feb 6, 2020	26 km W of Atlit, Israel	M4.5	100 km	10 km
Jul 7, 2004	1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan	M4.5	115 km	12 km
Feb 22, 2023	65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon	M4.4	121 km	10 km
Sep 1, 2014	7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria	M4.4	97 km	10 km
Jun 20, 1993	60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon	M4.3	116 km	10 km
Feb 11, 2008	14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon	M4.3	39 km	0 km
Jun 12, 2008	8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon	M4.2	42 km	0 km
Nov 12, 1993	4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon	M4.2	85 km	10 km
Aug 7, 2011	40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel	M4.1	124 km	31 km
Dec 3, 1996	8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon	M4.1	86 km	5 km
Jan 22, 2022	4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel	M4.1	47 km	10 km
Feb 7, 2023	Dead Sea region	M4.1	109 km	10 km
Feb 8, 1999	32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon	M4.1	102 km	8 km
Aug 8, 2004	1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory	M4.0	71 km	10 km
Jun 12, 2008	6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon	M4.0	43 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

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	18 km
2004	DEAD SEA	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	147 km
1837	ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	6,000	18 km
1546	GAZA - JAFFA	Earthquake	—	—	112 km
1202	SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	30,000	63 km
1033	AKKO	Earthquake	—	70,000	65 km
746	SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	—	112 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (192 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah	Volcanic field	1,100 m (3,609 ft)	1850	192 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	5.0 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	51°F (10°C)	3.9 in
March	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in
April	62°F (17°C)	1.1 in
May	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in
June	76°F (24°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	79°F (26°C)	0.0 in
August	79°F (26°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
September	76°F (25°C)	0.0 in
October	71°F (21°C)	0.6 in
November	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in
December	53°F (11°C)	4.1 in

Katzrin has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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