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Ar Rīshah, Jordan

Aqaba · Jordan

Ar Rīshah is a small town in Aqaba, Jordan with a population of 0. Elevation: 840 ft (256 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

840 ft Elevation 256 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
3.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Amman Timezone

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About Ar Rīshah

الريشه منطقة سكنية تقع في لواء قصبة العقبة، محافظة العقبة في الأردن. تنتمي المنطقة لقضاء وادي عربة الذي يضم 7 مناطق. يقدر عدد سكانها بـ 2471 نسمة حسب إحصاء 2015.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain3.7 in/yr
Sunny Days359/yr
Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Coordinates30.2244°, 35.2167°
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Country🇯🇴 Jordan
State / ProvinceAqaba
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation3.7 inches (93 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ar Rīshah

Ar Rīshah is a small town in Jordan (Aqaba) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet (256 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.

Ar Rīshah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 359 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 3.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above Jordan avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Area114.8 sq mi (297.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates30.2244°N, 35.2167°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.7"
90% below Jordan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.90"
Driest Month (May) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7.

Nov 23, 1995 23 km WSW of Tala Bay, Jordan M5.7 109 km
Jun 27, 2015 0 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.5 142 km
Dec 26, 1995 39 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan M5.1 121 km
Nov 25, 1995 18 km ENE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.8 128 km
Nov 22, 1995 4 km E of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.8 140 km
Dec 6, 1995 37 km SSE of Tala Bay, Jordan M4.7 124 km
Aug 3, 1993 79 km W of Eilat, Israel M4.6 120 km
Dec 11, 1995 11 km ESE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.6 143 km
Nov 28, 1995 28 km ENE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.5 123 km
Nov 19, 1998 34 km WNW of Eilat, Israel M4.5 81 km
Nov 24, 1995 14 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan M4.5 102 km
Feb 2, 1996 20 km N of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.5 122 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 101 km
Dec 23, 1995 22 km E of Aqaba, Jordan M4.4 74 km
Nov 28, 1995 25 km NE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.4 121 km
Nov 24, 1995 26 km SSE of Tala Bay, Jordan M4.4 114 km
Dec 2, 1995 28 km N of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.4 115 km
Feb 21, 1997 10 km N of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.4 132 km
Dec 1, 1995 20 km N of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.4 121 km
Jul 31, 1993 42 km NNW of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.4 117 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 - - 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in Wettest
February 49°F (10°C) 0.9 in Coldest
March 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 49°F (10°C) 0.9 in

Ar Rīshah has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 49°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Ar Rīshah

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Hussein International AirportAQJLarge Airport
Ramon International AirportETMLarge Airport
Ramon Air Base-Medium Airport
Taba International AirportTCPMedium Airport
Al Quwayrah Highway Strip-Small Airport
Ein Yahav AirfieldEIYSmall Airport
Mitzpe Ramon AirfieldMIPSmall Airport
Ovda AirportVDASmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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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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What is the weather like in Ar Rīshah?

Ar Rīshah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.7 inches.

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