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Karak City, Jordan
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Karak City is a small city in Karak, Jordan with a population of 21,678. Elevation: 3,051 ft (930 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
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About Karak City
أدر قرية أردنية في محافظة الكرك جنوبًا عدد سكانها قرابة «6514 نسمة» يعود الاستيطان البشري فيها لالاف السنين ، واول من سكنها الرومان حيث استمدت اسمها من اسم القيصر الروماني (ادريانوس) الذي افتتح طريق النصر الممتد من بصرى الشام إلى البحر الأحمر وقد يعود اسمها إلى اللفظ السرياني والذي يعني " البيدر ". وفيها الكثير من الشواهد على أنها كانت آهلة بالسكان كالقطع الفخارية والآبار القديمه وأساسات البناء الأصلي ويمكن الجزم أنها كانت ذات تعداد سكاني كبير إذ أن حولها ينتشر الكثير من الآثار والأماكن والمعاصر القديمة ، وأهلها الآن خليط متجانس من المسلمين والنصارى وهي مضرب مثل في التسامح الديني والأخوي حيث يسكنها عشائر المعايطة " حكام صبحا " وعشيرة الحوراني وعشائر نصرانية كالبقاعين والمدانات والحجازين والزريقات والهلسا وذلك باشارة العديد من المواقع الاثرية التي تعود لهذه الحقبة الزمنية فيها.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,678 |
| Population Density | 67 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,051 ft (930 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.1637°, 35.7620° |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
| Country | 🇯🇴 Jordan |
| State / Province | Karak |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.1 inches (357 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Karak City
Karak City is a small city in Jordan (Karak) with a population of 21,678. The city sits at an elevation of 3,051 feet (930 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 Karak City
Karak City 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above Jordan avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,051 ft (930 m) |
| Area | 324.1 sq mi (839.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1637°N, 35.7620°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 60 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
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 |
Karak City 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").
Museums in Karak City
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Karak Museum | ||||
| متحف القلعة |
Hotels in Karak City
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Karak City
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Karak City
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Karak City
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Karak City
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Karak City
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Karak City
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Karak City
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | Large Airport |
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | MTZ | Medium Airport |
| Nevatim Air Base | VTM | Medium Airport |
| Al Qatranah Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Arad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ein Yahav Airfield | EIY | Small Airport |
| Highway H Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Karak City?
Karak City has a population of 21,678 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 324.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Karak City?
Karak City 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.