Aqaba, Jordan
Full City Profile
140,000
Population
97/sq mi density
151 ft
Elevation
46 meters
68°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Aqaba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 1.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 1,447.9 sq mi (3,750.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5267°N, 35.0078°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 81 km |
| 1068 | GULF OF AQABA | Earthquake | - | - | 6 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.2 in |
Aqaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.3") and May the driest (0.0").