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Kafr Sawm, Jordan
Full City Profile
7,152
Population
67/sq mi density
1,427 ft
Elevation
435 meters
66°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
Kafr Sawm enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Area | 106.0 sq mi (274.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6853°N, 35.8010°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 | 45 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 45 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 93 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 83 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in |
Kafr Sawm has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 51°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.0").