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Al ‘Arīḑ, Jordan

Madaba · Jordan

Al ‘Arīḑ is a small town in Madaba, Jordan with a population of 400. Elevation: 2,503 ft (763 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

400 Population 0/sq mi density
2,503 ft Elevation 763 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
5.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Amman Timezone

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About Al ‘Arīḑ

Al `Arid is a town in the Madaba Governorate of western Jordan.

People

Population400
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain5.7 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation2,503 ft (763 m)
Population400
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,503 ft (763 m)
Coordinates31.5584°, 35.6574°
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Country🇯🇴 Jordan
State / ProvinceMadaba
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation5.7 inches (145 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al ‘Arīḑ

Al ‘Arīḑ is a small town in Jordan (Madaba) with a population of 400. The city sits at an elevation of 2,503 feet (763 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.

Al ‘Arīḑ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 5.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,503 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Jordan avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,503 ft (763 m)
Area15,227.9 sq mi (39,440.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates31.5584°N, 35.6574°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.7"
85% below Jordan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.70"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 16 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 53 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 46 km
Oct 28, 1999 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.3 137 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 24 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 25 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 71 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 51 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 125 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 118 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 120 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 55 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 108 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 60 km
Sep 13, 1990 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel M3.9 148 km
Jan 23, 2022 4 km ENE of Kafr Mi?r, Israel M3.7 124 km
Jan 11, 1992 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M3.7 45 km
Sep 7, 1992 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan M3.7 31 km
Sep 16, 1994 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan M3.6 49 km
Oct 20, 2013 6 km ENE of Migdal, Israel M3.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 16 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake - - 51 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake - - 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in Wettest
February 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
August 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in

Al ‘Arīḑ has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 49°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Al ‘Arīḑ

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hayat FM civil, hashemite AAC+ 64 kbps
Mood FM - MP3 128 kbps
Noursat Jordan TV - AAC,H.264 563 kbps
Kcm FM Channel 01 Live (IL) hasidic, hebrew AAC 128 kbps
Mazaj FM - MP3 192 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: תורה וזימרה (IL) jewish, music MP3 128 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: קצר וקולע (IL) jewish, music AAC 128 kbps
Kan Reshet Bet (IL) - MP3 128 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: הלכות ודף יומי (IL) jewish, music AAC 128 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: דעת רבנו (IL) jewish, music AAC 128 kbps
Radio Dahab classical MP3 192 kbps
Radio Breslev Carmiel (IL) - MP3 96 kbps
Rak Musica (IL) - AAC+ 64 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: ספרי ברסלב (IL) books, jewish MP3 128 kbps
toker fm (IL) religious MP3 128 kbps
MOOD FM (SA) - AAC+ 70 kbps
toker fm (US) religious MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Al ‘Arīḑ

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Park of madaba virgin mary church
Burnt Palace
Dead Sea Panoramic Complex
Madaba Archeological Museum
Saint John the Baptist Church Museum

Libraries in Al ‘Arīḑ

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
GJU Main Library0.0
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library0.0

Hotels in Al ‘Arīḑ

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ma'in Hot Spring Resort & Spa
Wadi Mujib Chalets

Gas Stations in Al ‘Arīḑ

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jo Petrol

Stadiums & Teams in Al ‘Arīḑ

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Al ‘Arīḑ

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJLarge Airport
Queen Alia International AirportAMMLarge Airport
Bar Yehuda AirfieldMTZMedium Airport
Nevatim Air BaseVTMMedium Airport
Al Qatranah Highway Strip-Small Airport
Arad Airport-Small Airport
Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport-Small Airport
Dimona Airport-Small Airport
Ein Vered Airfield-Small Airport
Highway H Highway Strip-Small Airport
Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip H-Small Airport
Zarqa Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al ‘Arīḑ

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ruines bishop malechios church

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Amman

🇯🇴 About Jordan

Capital Amman
Population 9,956,011
Area 92,300 km²
GDP (USD) $51,088,476,338
GDP per capita $4,466
HDI 0.736
Life expectancy 77.8 years
Internet users 92.5%
Urban population 92.7%
Currency JOD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +962
TLD .jo
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Al ‘Arīḑ

What is the population of Al ‘Arīḑ?

Al ‘Arīḑ has a population of 400 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 15,227.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al ‘Arīḑ?

Al ‘Arīḑ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.7 inches.

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