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‘Izrā, Jordan

Karak · Jordan

‘Izrā is a small city in Karak, Jordan with a population of 22,756. Elevation: 3,645 ft (1,111 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

22,756 Population 70/sq mi density
3,645 ft Elevation 1,111 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
14.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Amman Timezone

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People

Population22,756
Density70/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain14.1 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation3,645 ft (1,111 m)
Population22,756
Population Density70 / sq mi
Elevation3,645 ft (1,111 m)
Coordinates31.1589°, 35.6928°
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Country🇯🇴 Jordan
State / ProvinceKarak
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation14.1 inches (357 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About ‘Izrā

‘Izrā is a small city in Jordan (Karak) with a population of 22,756. The city sits at an elevation of 3,645 feet (1,111 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.

Climate in ‘Izrā

‘Izrā has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (10.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 305 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.1°C / 50°F 0.6° / 23.7° 98.1
Feb 10.7°C / 51°F 1.7° / 24° 77.3
Mar 13.2°C / 56°F 3° / 29.3° 47.1
Apr 18.3°C / 65°F 5.9° / 34.2° 15.9
May 22.9°C / 73°F 10.1° / 38.9° 4.7
Jun 26.4°C / 80°F 15.6° / 39.3° 0.3
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 17.7° / 41.3° 0.0
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 18.6° / 41.7° 0.1
Sep 26.5°C / 80°F 16.6° / 40.6° 1.1
Oct 22.9°C / 73°F 13.7° / 36.8° 3.7
Nov 17.7°C / 64°F 7.6° / 29.8° 21.1
Dec 12.9°C / 55°F 4.8° / 26° 36.1
‘Izrā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,645 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above Jordan avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,645 ft (1,111 m)
Area324.1 sq mi (839.5 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates31.1589°N, 35.6928°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.1"
63% below Jordan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.35"
Driest Month (May) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 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 59 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 90 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 23 km
Oct 28, 1999 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.3 98 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 28 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 33 km
Jun 15, 2021 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan M4.1 123 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 85 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 40 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 112 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 82 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 15 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 25 km
Jan 11, 1992 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M3.7 32 km
Sep 7, 1992 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan M3.7 21 km
Sep 16, 1994 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan M3.6 93 km
Aug 8, 1995 5 km ENE of Bardalah, Palestinian Territory M3.5 140 km
Jan 26, 1999 15 km ENE of Dimona, Israel M2.9 48 km
Nov 10, 1992 37 km E of Adir, Jordan M2.7 44 km
Feb 4, 1995 46 km E of Bu?ayr?, Jordan M2.7 59 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 - 59 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake - - 95 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake - - 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
August 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in

‘Izrā has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in ‘Izrā

Institution Type Founded Website
Mutah University University - ,
جامعة مؤتة - الجناح العسكري University - ,

Schools in ‘Izrā

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة المرج الأساسية المختلطة - - - -
مدرسة المحمودية المختلطه - - - -
مدرسة زيد بن حارثه - - - -
مدرسة مؤاب الاهليه - - - -
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Museums in ‘Izrā

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Al-Karak Museum
Museum at the Lowest Place on Earth
متحف القلعة

Gas Stations in ‘Izrā

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Joe Petrol
Joe Petrol

Stadiums & Teams in ‘Izrā

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near ‘Izrā

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Queen Alia International AirportAMMLarge Airport
Bar Yehuda AirfieldMTZMedium Airport
Nevatim Air BaseVTMMedium Airport
Al Qatranah Highway Strip-Small Airport
Arad Airport-Small Airport
Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport-Small Airport
Dimona Airport-Small Airport
Ein Yahav AirfieldEIYSmall Airport
Highway H Highway Strip-Small Airport
Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip H-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in ‘Izrā

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abu Huraira mosque
مسجد العدنانية الكبير
مسجد المحموديه
مسجد عزرا

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 ‘Izrā

What is the population of ‘Izrā?

‘Izrā has a population of 22,756 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 324.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in ‘Izrā?

‘Izrā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.1 inches.

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