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Al Ḩamrā’, Jordan

Mafraq · Jordan

Al Ḩamrā’ is a small city in Mafraq, Jordan with a population of 6,211. Elevation: 2,287 ft (697 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

6,211 Population 78/sq mi density
2,287 ft Elevation 697 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
11.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Amman Timezone

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About Al Ḩamrā’

منطقة الحمراء منطقة سكنية تقع في لواء البادية الشمالية الغربية، محافظة المفرق في الأردن. تنتمي المنطقة لقضاء حوشا الذي يضم 11 منطقة. يقدر عدد سكانها بـ 12267 نسمة حسب إحصاء 2015.

People

Population6,211
Density78/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain11.3 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation2,287 ft (697 m)
Population6,211
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation2,287 ft (697 m)
Coordinates32.4402°, 36.1527°
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Country🇯🇴 Jordan
State / ProvinceMafraq
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation11.3 inches (287 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Ḩamrā’

Al Ḩamrā’ is a small city in Jordan (Mafraq) with a population of 6,211. The city sits at an elevation of 2,287 feet (697 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.

Climate in Al Ḩamrā’

Al Ḩamrā’ has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (8°C). Average annual precipitation is 136 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C / 46°F 2.5° / 13.6° 36.4
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 3.6° / 14.9° 30.2
Mar 12.5°C / 55°F 5.8° / 19.2° 16.8
Apr 16.8°C / 62°F 9° / 24.5° 4.6
May 21°C / 70°F 12.5° / 29.4° 1.6
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 15.2° / 32.3° 0.0
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 17.3° / 33.9° 0.0
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 17.7° / 33.8° 0.0
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 15.9° / 31.7° 0.0
Oct 20.3°C / 69°F 12.6° / 28° 4.4
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 7.5° / 21° 16.8
Dec 9.6°C / 49°F 3.9° / 15.4° 24.8
Al Ḩamrā’ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 316 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 11.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,287 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Jordan avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,287 ft (697 m)
Area79.9 sq mi (207.0 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates32.4402°N, 36.1527°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.3"
70% below Jordan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.52"
Driest Month (May) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 7, 2023.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 102 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 126 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 124 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 76 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 143 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 148 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 114 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 132 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 132 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 117 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 65 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 94 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 123 km
Jul 5, 2014 4 km NE of Sidon, Lebanon M4.0 146 km
Jul 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M4.0 122 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 84 km
Jun 12, 2008 11 km W of Metulla, Israel M4.0 112 km
Aug 4, 1997 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel M4.0 95 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 118 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 118 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 87 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 102 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 87 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 79 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 119 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 125 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
May 69°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 (20°C) 0.3 in
November 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in

Al Ḩamrā’ has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Al Ḩamrā’

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
حفصه بنت عمر
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Radio Stations near Al Ḩamrā’

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hayat FM civil, hashemite AAC+ 64 kbps
Mood FM MP3 128 kbps
Mazaj FM MP3 192 kbps
Radio Dahab classical MP3 192 kbps
MOOD FM (SA) AAC+ 70 kbps

Museums in Al Ḩamrā’

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Daraa National Museum
House 119 - The Interpretive and Hospitality Center

Libraries in Al Ḩamrā’

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Knowledge Station Kom Al Ahmar0.0
Library0.0
Municipality library0.0
المكتبة الهاشمية0.0
مكتبة البلدية ثغرة الجب0.0
مكتبة الفارابي0.0
مكتبة المنار0.0

Farmers Markets in Al Ḩamrā’

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
اسواق مكة

Gas Stations in Al Ḩamrā’

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Khuzam Gas Station

Stadiums & Teams in Al Ḩamrā’

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Al Ḩamrā’

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJLarge Airport
Queen Alia International AirportAMMLarge Airport
Khalkhalah Air BaseMedium Airport
Muwaffaq Salti Air BaseMedium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
As Suwayda West Air BaseSmall Airport
Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah AirportSmall Airport
Azraq Highway StripSmall Airport
Dalton AirfieldSmall Airport
Emergency AirstripSmall Airport
Fiq AirfieldSmall Airport
Highway H Highway StripSmall Airport
King Hussein Air CollegeOMFSmall Airport
Tel QulibSmall Airport
Zarqa AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Al Ḩamrā’

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
مكتب بريد مغير السرحان

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Ḩamrā’

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abu Dhar Al Ghafary Mosque
Al Sumeran Mosque
Khaled Bin Al Waleed Mosque
Shulaiweeh Al Anezi Mosque
مسجد العرقوب الكبير

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 Ḩamrā’

What is the population of Al Ḩamrā’?

Al Ḩamrā’ has a population of 6,211 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 79.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Ḩamrā’?

Al Ḩamrā’ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.3 inches.

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