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Qīr Moāv, Jordan

Ma’an · Jordan

Qīr Moāv is a small city in Ma’an, Jordan with a population of 22,581. Elevation: 3,281 ft (1,000 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

22,581 Population 70/sq mi density
3,281 ft Elevation 1,000 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
12.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Amman Timezone

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About Qīr Moāv

ذات راس هي قرية أردنية نبطية، كانت تسمى في زمن البيزنطيين (كيراكوبوليس).

People

Population22,581
Density70/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain12.8 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation3,281 ft (1,000 m)
Population22,581
Population Density70 / sq mi
Elevation3,281 ft (1,000 m)
Coordinates31.1825°, 35.7000°
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Country🇯🇴 Jordan
State / ProvinceMa’an
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation12.8 inches (324 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Qīr Moāv

Qīr Moāv is a small city in Jordan (Ma’an) with a population of 22,581. The city sits at an elevation of 3,281 feet (1,000 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.

Climate in Qīr Moāv

Qīr Moāv 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
Qīr Moāv enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,281 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above Jordan avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,281 ft (1,000 m)
Area324.1 sq mi (839.5 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates31.1825°N, 35.7000°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.8"
66% below Jordan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.07"
Driest Month (May) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 7, 2023.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 57 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 88 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 24 km
Oct 28, 1999 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.3 101 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 26 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 32 km
Jun 15, 2021 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan M4.1 126 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 110 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 41 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 87 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 18 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 149 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 85 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 27 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 19 km
Sep 16, 1994 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan M3.6 91 km
Aug 8, 1995 5 km ENE of Bardalah, Palestinian Territory M3.5 138 km
Jul 29, 1992 7 km S of Ar Ramth?, Jordan M3.3 148 km
Jan 26, 1999 15 km ENE of Dimona, Israel M2.9 49 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 57 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 93 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 74°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) 0.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in

Qīr Moāv has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Qīr Moāv

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

Hotels in Qīr Moāv

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bubble Castle
Cairwan Hotel
Karak Rest House
Old house, castle street 61110, Kerak
Restotel

Restaurants in Qīr Moāv

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adel Halabi Restaurant
Al Fida Restaurant
Al-Fid'a
Bit mumia
Karak Rest House
Kings Restaurant
Kir Heres
La Met Al-Karak
RESTAURANT MU'AB
Shehab Restaurant
Towers

Monuments in Qīr Moāv

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Statue de Saladin

Castles in Qīr Moāv

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karak Castle

Bus Stations in Qīr Moāv

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Krak des Moabites
Krak des Moabites

Gas Stations in Qīr Moāv

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JO #1784466042
JO #360624181
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Stadiums & Teams in Qīr Moāv

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Qīr Moāv

9 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Qīr Moāv

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Prophet Nuh (Noah) Tomb
Roman Church Hall
مسجد الرابية

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 Qīr Moāv

What is the population of Qīr Moāv?

Qīr Moāv has a population of 22,581 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 Qīr Moāv?

Qīr Moāv enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.8 inches.

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