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Buşayrā, Jordan

Tafielah · Jordan

Buşayrā is a small city in Tafielah, Jordan with a population of 7,154. Elevation: 3,688 ft (1,124 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,154 Population 95/sq mi density
3,688 ft Elevation 1,124 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
9.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Amman Timezone

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About Buşayrā

Buşayrā

Busaira is a town in Tafilah Governorate, Jordan, located between the towns of Tafilah (Tophel) and Shoubak and closer to the latter. Bozrah is a biblical city identified by some researchers with an archaeological site situated in the town of Busaira.

People

Population7,154
Density95/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain9.8 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation3,688 ft (1,124 m)
Population7,154
Population Density95 / sq mi
Elevation3,688 ft (1,124 m)
Coordinates30.7326°, 35.6094°
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Country🇯🇴 Jordan
State / ProvinceTafielah
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation9.8 inches (249 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Buşayrā

Buşayrā is a small city in Jordan (Tafielah) with a population of 7,154. The city sits at an elevation of 3,688 feet (1,124 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.

Buşayrā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,688 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above Jordan avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,688 ft (1,124 m)
Area75.3 sq mi (195.1 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates30.7326°N, 35.6094°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.8"
74% below Jordan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.28"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 105 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 137 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 44 km
Nov 19, 1998 34 km WNW of Eilat, Israel M4.5 149 km
Dec 23, 1995 22 km E of Aqaba, Jordan M4.4 135 km
Oct 28, 1999 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.3 58 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 71 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 75 km
Nov 18, 1996 25 km NW of Eilat, Israel M4.2 135 km
Jun 15, 2021 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan M4.1 80 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 64 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 41 km
Dec 19, 1999 15 km N of Eilat, Israel M4.1 131 km
Feb 4, 1996 25 km NW of Eilat, Israel M4.1 135 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 37 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 43 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 38 km
Jan 11, 1992 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M3.7 61 km
Sep 7, 1992 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan M3.7 63 km
Sep 16, 1994 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan M3.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 105 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake - - 141 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake - - 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
April 62°F (16°C) 0.6 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
August 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in

Buşayrā has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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Hotels in Buşayrā

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dana horizon hotel
Dana Hotel
Dana Nabil Eco Camp House
Dana Panorama Hotel
Dana Stars Hotel
Feynan Eco Lodge
hotel
my grandfather haous
My Grandfather's House

Restaurants in Buşayrā

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fienans way restaurant

Gas Stations in Buşayrā

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JO #4193627015
JO #700876183
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Airports Near Buşayrā

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bar Yehuda AirfieldMTZMedium Airport
King Feisal Air Base-Medium Airport
Nevatim Air BaseVTMMedium Airport
Al Jafr 2 Air Base-Small Airport
Al Qatranah Highway Strip-Small Airport
Arad Airport-Small Airport
Dimona Airport-Small Airport
Ein Yahav AirfieldEIYSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buşayrā

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Busayra Grand Mosque
مسجد

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Buşayrā

What is the population of Buşayrā?

Buşayrā has a population of 7,154 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 95 people per square mile, spread across 75.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Buşayrā?

Buşayrā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.8 inches.

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