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Al Qaţrānah, Jordan

Karak · Jordan

Al Qaţrānah is a small city in Karak, Jordan with a population of 7,070. Elevation: 2,536 ft (773 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

7,070 Population 12/sq mi density
2,536 ft Elevation 773 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
9.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Amman Timezone

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About Al Qaţrānah

Al Qatraneh or Al Qatrana is a small town in Jordan. It is located 90 miles south of Amman. It belongs administratively to Karak Governorate.

People

Population7,070
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain9.3 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation2,536 ft (773 m)
Population7,070
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation2,536 ft (773 m)
Coordinates31.2508°, 36.0493°
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Country🇯🇴 Jordan
State / ProvinceKarak
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation9.3 inches (235 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Qaţrānah

Al Qaţrānah is a small city in Jordan (Karak) with a population of 7,070. The city sits at an elevation of 2,536 feet (773 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.

Al Qaţrānah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,536 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Jordan avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,536 ft (773 m)
Area602.3 sq mi (1,559.8 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates31.2508°N, 36.0493°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.3"
76% below Jordan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.17"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 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 67 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 91 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 58 km
Oct 28, 1999 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.3 128 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 50 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 57 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 112 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 73 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 120 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 112 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 50 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 60 km
Jan 11, 1992 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M3.7 64 km
Sep 7, 1992 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan M3.7 48 km
Sep 16, 1994 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan M3.6 90 km
Aug 8, 1995 5 km ENE of Bardalah, Palestinian Territory M3.5 138 km
Jul 29, 1992 7 km S of Ar Ramth?, Jordan M3.3 138 km
Jan 26, 1999 15 km ENE of Dimona, Israel M2.9 83 km
Jan 27, 1999 5 km NE of Dimona, Israel M2.7 94 km
Feb 4, 1995 46 km E of Bu?ayr?, Jordan M2.7 55 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 67 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 98 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in

Al Qaţrānah has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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Restaurants in Al Qaţrānah

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مطعم و استراحة سند
مطعم واستراحة البتراء (m&h)

Castles in Al Qaţrānah

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Qasr Al-Qatraneh

Train Stations in Al Qaţrānah

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mahattat al Qatranah

Gas Stations in Al Qaţrānah

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Al Qaţrānah

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJLarge Airport
Queen Alia International AirportAMMLarge Airport
Bar Yehuda AirfieldMTZMedium Airport
Muwaffaq Salti Air BaseMedium Airport
Al Qatranah Highway StripSmall Airport
Al-Omari AirfieldSmall Airport
Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah AirportSmall Airport
Highway H Highway StripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Qaţrānah

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد

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 Qaţrānah

What is the population of Al Qaţrānah?

Al Qaţrānah has a population of 7,070 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 602.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Qaţrānah?

Al Qaţrānah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.3 inches.

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