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Al Ḩamrā’, Jordan

Full City Profile

6,211 Population 78/sq mi density
2,287 ft Elevation 697 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US 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 US 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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