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Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah, Jordan
Balqa · Jordan
Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah is a small town in Balqa, Jordan with a population of 0. Elevation: -778 ft (-237 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah
Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah, also Shoonah Janoobiyah, South Shuna or Southern Shouneh, etc., is a populated place in Balqa Governorate, Jordan, in the eastern Jordan Valley, not far from the place where the Jordan flows into the Dead Sea. The town stretches along the Jordan Valley Highway north of the intersection with Route 437, east of the Allenby Bridge and border crossing. It is the seat of the Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah District.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | -778 ft (-237 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.8915°, 35.6178° |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
| Country | 🇯🇴 Jordan |
| State / Province | Balqa |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.1 inches (357 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah
Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah is a small town in Jordan (Balqa) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of -778 feet (-237 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 90°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above Jordan avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -778 ft (-237 m) |
| Area | 144.4 sq mi (373.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8915°N, 35.6178°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 124 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 25 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 124 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 16 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 136 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 16 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in |
Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 55°F in February to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayat FM | civil, hashemite | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Mood FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noursat Jordan TV | - | AAC,H.264 563 kbps | |
| Kcm FM Channel 01 Live (IL) | hasidic, hebrew | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Mazaj FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: תורה וזימרה (IL) | jewish, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: קצר וקולע (IL) | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Kan Reshet Bet (IL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: הלכות ודף יומי (IL) | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: דעת רבנו (IL) | jewish, music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Dahab | classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Breslev Carmiel (IL) | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Rak Musica (IL) | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ברסלב פוריו: ספרי ברסלב (IL) | books, jewish | MP3 128 kbps | |
| toker fm (IL) | religious | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MOOD FM (SA) | - | AAC+ 70 kbps | |
| toker fm (US) | religious | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Jaber Museum | ||||
| Archaeological Park of madaba virgin mary church | ||||
| Burnt Palace | ||||
| Greek Orthodox museum | ||||
| Hisham's Palace Miseum | ||||
| Madaba Archeological Museum | ||||
| Old English Hospital Museum | ||||
| Royal Automobile Museum | ||||
| Royal Automobile Museum | ||||
| Russian Museum | ||||
| Saint John the Baptist Church Museum | ||||
| Salt Archaeological Museum | ||||
| The Children's Museum | ||||
| The Children's Museum | ||||
| متحف السيارات الملكي m&h | ||||
| متحف السيارات الملكي m&h |
Libraries in Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GJU Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jericho Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Modern Montessori School (MMS) | 0.0 | |||||
| Modern Montessori School (MMS) | 0.0 | |||||
| New English School (NES) | 0.0 | |||||
| New English School (NES) | 0.0 | |||||
| New English School (NES) | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curve | |||||
| Curve | |||||
| Curve | |||||
| Dukkan | |||||
| Dukkan | |||||
| MK | |||||
| Zink Supermarket | |||||
| Zink Supermarket | |||||
| السوق الشعبي | |||||
| المؤسسة الاستهلاكية العسكرية |
Hotels in Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | Large Airport |
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | Large Airport |
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | Large Airport |
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | MTZ | Medium Airport |
| Nevatim Air Base | VTM | Medium Airport |
| Al Qatranah Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Arad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ein Shemer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ein Vered Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Highway H Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| King Hussein Air College | OMF | Small Airport |
| Megiddo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip H | - | Small Airport |
| Naan Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zarqa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Barakeh Medical Clinics | ||
| مركز ديكارت الاستشاري للعيون | ||
| مركز ديكارت الاستشاري للعيون |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas) | Cultural | 2015 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baptism site | |
| Coptic church | |
| Haj Abu Suleiman al-Assaf Mosque | |
| Lutheran church | |
| Saint John the Baptist | |
| St. Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church | |
| Surb Karapet Armenian Apostolic Church | |
| русский Странноприимный дом на месте Крещения Господня в Иордании |
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What is the weather like in Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah?
Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 90°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.1 inches.