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Bal‘amā, Jordan

Mafraq · Jordan

Bal‘amā is a small town in Mafraq, Jordan with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,208 ft (673 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,208 ft Elevation 673 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
7.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Amman Timezone

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About Bal‘amā

بلعما قرية في الأردن تتبع لواء بلعما في محافظة المفرق، بلغ عدد سكانها 15642 نسمة حسب إحصاء 2015.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain7.5 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation2,208 ft (673 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,208 ft (673 m)
Coordinates32.2365°, 36.0881°
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Country🇯🇴 Jordan
State / ProvinceMafraq
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation7.5 inches (191 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Bal‘amā

Bal‘amā is a small town in Jordan (Mafraq) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,208 feet (673 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.

Climate in Bal‘amā

Bal‘amā has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (8°C). Average annual precipitation is 136 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C / 46°F 2.5° / 13.6° 36.4
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 3.6° / 14.9° 30.2
Mar 12.5°C / 55°F 5.8° / 19.2° 16.8
Apr 16.8°C / 62°F 9° / 24.5° 4.6
May 21°C / 70°F 12.5° / 29.4° 1.6
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 15.2° / 32.3° 0.0
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 17.3° / 33.9° 0.0
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 17.7° / 33.8° 0.0
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 15.9° / 31.7° 0.0
Oct 20.3°C / 69°F 12.6° / 28° 4.4
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 7.5° / 21° 16.8
Dec 9.6°C / 49°F 3.9° / 15.4° 24.8
Bal‘amā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 347 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 7.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,208 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Jordan avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,208 ft (673 m)
Area100.2 sq mi (259.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates32.2365°N, 36.0881°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.5"
80% below Jordan avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.40"
Driest Month (May) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 80 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 142 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 141 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 144 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 139 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 57 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 109 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 130 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 133 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 110 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 81 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 69 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 135 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 140 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 139 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 135 km
Jul 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M4.0 138 km
Jun 12, 2008 11 km W of Metulla, Israel M4.0 128 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 134 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 82 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 2,000 101 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 80 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake - 6,000 101 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake - - 61 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake - 30,000 141 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake - 70,000 133 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake - - 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (141 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 141 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
November 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
December 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in

Bal‘amā has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Bal‘amā

6 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
Mazaj FM - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Dahab classical MP3 192 kbps
MOOD FM (SA) - AAC+ 70 kbps

Museums in Bal‘amā

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ACOR
ACOR
ACOR
Jerash Museum
University Museum
Visitor Centre
أبو صياح
أبو صياح
علية الباشا

Libraries in Bal‘amā

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Al Hassan Library0.0
DEIAHL Amman0.0
DEIAHL Amman0.0
DEIAHL Amman0.0
Library and Publishing House0.0
Municipality library0.0
New English School (NES)0.0
New English School (NES)0.0
New English School (NES)0.0
Um Al Kitab0.0
Um Al Kitab0.0
W.I.S.E Universitys' library0.0
W.I.S.E Universitys' library0.0
W.I.S.E Universitys' library0.0
المكتبة0.0
المكتبة الهاشمية0.0
مكتبة البلدية ثغرة الجب0.0
مكتبة الجامعة0.0
مكتبة المنار0.0
مكتبة خالد0.0
مكتبة خالد0.0
مكتبة خالد0.0
مكتبة خالد0.0
مكتبة خالد0.0
مكتبة خالد0.0

Farmers Markets in Bal‘amā

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Baab Al Madinah Sooq
Baab Al Madinah Sooq
اسواق مكة
المؤسسة العسكرية - سوق الحزام

Stadiums & Teams in Bal‘amā

TeamLeagueDivision
Prince Mohammed Stadium
الملعب البلدي
ستاد الجامعة
ستاد الجامعة

Airports Near Bal‘amā

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJLarge Airport
Queen Alia International AirportAMMLarge Airport
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base-Medium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
Al-Omari Airfield-Small Airport
As Suwayda West Air Base-Small Airport
Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport-Small Airport
Azraq Highway Strip-Small Airport
Emergency Airstrip-Small Airport
Fiq Airfield-Small Airport
Highway H Highway Strip-Small Airport
King Hussein Air CollegeOMFSmall Airport
Tel Qulib-Small Airport
Zarqa Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Bal‘amā

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Al Aqsa Clinic
zakria abu khalaf
zakria abu khalaf
المركز الصحي
عيادة الدكتور معتصم اللطايفة -طبيب عيون
عيادة الدكتور معتصم اللطايفة -طبيب عيون
عيادة جمزو الخيرية
عيادة جمزو الخيرية
مختبرات أبو سارة الطبية
مختبرات أبو سارة الطبية
مستودع ابو شيخة
مستودع ابو شيخة

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 Bal‘amā?

Bal‘amā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.5 inches.

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