Al Jafr, Jordan

Full City Profile

3,557 Population 1,227/sq mi density

2,835 ft Elevation 864 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Al Jafr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 1.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	65.7°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,835 ft (864 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density	1,227/sq mi
Coordinates	30.3184°N, 36.1778°W
Timezone	Asia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.6"

96% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 15, 2021.

Feb 9, 2007	8 km N of Safi, Jordan	M4.5	112 km
Dec 23, 1995	22 km E of Aqaba, Jordan	M4.4	124 km
Mar 15, 2004	20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan	M4.3	132 km
Dec 5, 1995	41 km ESE of Tala Bay, Jordan	M4.3	145 km
Feb 4, 1996	10 km ESE of Tala Bay, Jordan	M4.3	149 km
Oct 28, 1999	34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan	M4.3	101 km
Nov 18, 1996	25 km NW of Eilat, Israel	M4.2	147 km
Jul 30, 2015	24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel	M4.2	137 km
Dec 24, 1995	42 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan	M4.2	150 km
Oct 5, 1999	78 km SE of Al Quwayrah, Jordan	M4.1	110 km
Aug 2, 1993	6 km ESE of Arad, Israel	M4.1	133 km
May 24, 2014	24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan	M4.1	86 km
Jun 15, 2021	40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan	M4.1	109 km
Dec 19, 1999	15 km N of Eilat, Israel	M4.1	137 km
Feb 4, 1996	25 km NW of Eilat, Israel	M4.1	148 km
Oct 7, 1992	34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan	M4.0	96 km
Feb 9, 2007	3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan	M4.0	101 km
Sep 28, 1991	Dead Sea region	M3.9	106 km
Jan 11, 1992	4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel	M3.7	128 km
Sep 7, 1992	18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan	M3.7	124 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1068	GULF OF AQABA	Earthquake	—	—	149 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	50°F (10°C)	0.2 in
March	56°F (13°C)	0.3 in
April	66°F (19°C)	0.1 in
May	74°F (23°C)	0.0 in
June	79°F (26°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	82°F (28°C)	0.0 in
August	82°F (28°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
September	78°F (25°C)	0.0 in
October	70°F (21°C)	0.2 in
November	58°F (15°C)	0.2 in
December	49°F (10°C)	0.3 in

Al Jafr has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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