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Ash Shajarah, Jordan

Irbid · Jordan

Ash Shajarah is a small city in Irbid, Jordan with a population of 11,243. Elevation: 1,490 ft (454 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

11,243 Population 72/sq mi density
1,490 ft Elevation 454 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
15.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Amman Timezone

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About Ash Shajarah

Al-Shajara is a Jordanian town near the Syrian border. The population was 27,902 at the 2015 Census, 14,628 being male and 13,274 being female. The town and it is known for its crops and olives oil.

People

Population11,243
Density72/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Population11,243
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Coordinates32.6439°, 35.9418°
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Country🇯🇴 Jordan
State / ProvinceIrbid
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation15.2 inches (387 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ash Shajarah

Ash Shajarah is a small city in Jordan (Irbid) with a population of 11,243. The city sits at an elevation of 1,490 feet (454 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.

Climate in Ash Shajarah

Ash Shajarah has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 263 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.1°C / 47°F -0.9° / 20.4° 66.0
Feb 8.8°C / 48°F -0.1° / 21.1° 61.4
Mar 11.2°C / 52°F 0.8° / 26.8° 39.5
Apr 16.8°C / 62°F 4.4° / 32.4° 10.1
May 21.6°C / 71°F 8.5° / 37.7° 3.2
Jun 25.1°C / 77°F 13.4° / 39.9° 2.1
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 16.4° / 41.3° 0.0
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 17° / 41.6° 0.0
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 14.7° / 39.6° 0.7
Oct 21.5°C / 71°F 11.5° / 34.7° 3.2
Nov 15.5°C / 60°F 5.7° / 27.6° 27.3
Dec 10.5°C / 51°F 2.1° / 21.7° 50.0
Ash Shajarah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,490 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above Jordan avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Area155.8 sq mi (403.5 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates32.6439°N, 35.9418°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below Jordan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.46"
Driest Month (May) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 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 M5.3 114 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 96 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 94 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 142 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 130 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 120 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 83 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 127 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 147 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 84 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 127 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 87 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 145 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 138 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 42 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 90 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 147 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 130 km
Jun 12, 2008 11 km W of Metulla, Israel M4.0 82 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1759 AKKO Earthquake 8.0 m 2,000 57 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 114 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 57 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 83 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 95 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 97 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.6 in
December 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in

Ash Shajarah has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ash Shajarah

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
الشجره الثانويه للبنات
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Radio Stations near Ash Shajarah

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
104.5FM צפון (IL) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ash Shajarah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Daraa National Museum
Historical Museum
Historical Museum
Irbid Archaeological Museum
Irbid Archaeological Museum
Tel A Saki
متحف الحيوانات
متحف الحيوانات

Libraries in Ash Shajarah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0
الهدف0.0
الهدف0.0
عمارة مهدي الطوافشه0.0
عمارة مهدي الطوافشه0.0
مكتبة ابو عبادة0.0
مكتبة الحسين بن طلال0.0
مكتبة الفارابي0.0
مكتبة المنار0.0
مكتبة جديتا0.0

Farmers Markets in Ash Shajarah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Farmers' Market
Irbid Flea Market
ابو غلوس إخوان للسيراميك والبورسلان
ابو غلوس إخوان للسيراميك والبورسلان
اسواق مكة
ميني سو
ميني سو
ميني ماركت محمود
ميني ماركت محمود

Cafes in Ash Shajarah

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

haleem sweets
ابو همام

Stadiums & Teams in Ash Shajarah

TeamLeagueDivision
Al-Hassan Stadium
Almalab Albaladi

Airports Near Ash Shajarah

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJLarge Airport
Khalkhalah Air BaseMedium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
As Suwayda West Air BaseSmall Airport
Azraq Highway StripSmall Airport
Dalton AirfieldSmall Airport
Emergency AirstripSmall Airport
Fiq AirfieldSmall Airport
King Hussein Air CollegeOMFSmall Airport
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport
Marj Ruhayyil Air BaseSmall Airport
Megiddo AirportSmall Airport
Tel QulibSmall Airport
Zarqa AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ash Shajarah

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Al-Asad Medical Complex
community health center
Khaledi Dentist
Mecca Pharmacy
pharmacy
Pharmacy
Qassem Alshalbi sons
white pearl dental center
Yarmouk University health center
اطباء بلا حدود
الدكتور مظهر نايف الصقور
د.سارة الرواشدة
د.عادل المومني
مجمع لامار الطبي التجميل

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ash Shajarah

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
سعيد بن زيد
عبدالله بن مسعود
مسجد أسامة بن زيد
مسجد الرضوان
مسجدعبدالله بن عباس

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Amman
Elevation
471 m (1,545 ft)

🇯🇴 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 Ash Shajarah

What is the population of Ash Shajarah?

Ash Shajarah has a population of 11,243 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 155.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ash Shajarah?

Ash Shajarah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches.

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