Rāsūn, Jordan
Full City Profile
2,586
Population
42/sq mi density
2,402 ft
Elevation
732 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Rāsūn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,402 ft (732 m) |
| Area | 62.1 sq mi (160.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3998°N, 35.7597°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 | 71 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 83 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 71 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 51 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 124 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 98 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 51 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (171 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 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 | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in |
Rāsūn has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (0.0").