Mafraq, Jordan
Full City Profile
57,118
Population
10,558/sq mi density
2,313 ft
Elevation
705 meters
64°F
Avg Temperature
18°C
Mafraq enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,313 ft (705 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,558/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3429°N, 36.2080°E |
| 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 | 99 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 97 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 99 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 77 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 130 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 135 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 129 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 1.6 in |
Mafraq has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 46°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.0").