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Bal‘amā, Jordan
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2,208 ft
Elevation
673 meters
64°F
Avg Temperature
18°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,208 ft (673 m) |
| Area | 100.2 sq mi (259.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2365°N, 36.0881°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").