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Qafqafā, Jordan
Full City Profile
4,402
Population
16/sq mi density
3,274 ft
Elevation
998 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Qafqafā 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 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,274 ft (998 m) |
| Area | 269.2 sq mi (697.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3485°N, 35.9386°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 | 83 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 83 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 83 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 57 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 128 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 114 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 57 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 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 | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in |
Qafqafā has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (0.0").