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Al Quwayrah, Jordan

Full City Profile

7,372 Population 27/sq mi density
2,667 ft Elevation 813 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Al Quwayrah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,667 ft (813 m)
Area276.6 sq mi (716.3 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates29.8005°N, 35.3116°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.4"
94% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.51"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

223 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 15, 2021.

Nov 22, 1995 27 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M7.2 119 km
Aug 3, 1993 27 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt M6.1 140 km
Nov 23, 1995 23 km WSW of Tala Bay, Jordan M5.7 75 km
Aug 3, 1993 29 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.7 130 km
Jun 27, 2015 0 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.5 105 km
Feb 21, 1996 Egypt M5.3 116 km
Aug 3, 1993 30 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt M5.1 143 km
Aug 3, 1993 19 km NE of Dahab, Egypt M5.1 148 km
Nov 22, 1995 50 km E of Dahab, Egypt M5.1 144 km
Dec 26, 1995 39 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan M5.1 74 km
May 16, 2016 22 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt M5.0 144 km
Feb 26, 1996 38 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.0 128 km
Dec 11, 1995 18 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.0 119 km
Nov 3, 1993 24 km NE of Dahab, Egypt M4.9 143 km
Nov 8, 1993 29 km NE of Dahab, Egypt M4.9 137 km
Nov 24, 1995 12 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.9 112 km
Nov 22, 1995 35 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.9 124 km
Mar 8, 2000 24 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.9 121 km
Jan 3, 1996 46 km SE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.9 126 km
Nov 22, 1995 4 km E of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.8 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 GULF OF ELAT-AQABA Earthquake 4.0 m 11 119 km
1068 GULF OF AQABA Earthquake 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
October 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in
December 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in

Al Quwayrah has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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