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Rukban, Jordan

Mafraq · Jordan

Rukban is a mid-size city in Mafraq, Jordan with a population of 85,000. Elevation: 656 ft (200 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

85,000 Population 9/sq mi density
656 ft Elevation 200 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
3.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Amman Timezone

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People

Population85,000
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain3.9 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Population85,000
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Coordinates33.3141°, 38.7034°
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Country🇯🇴 Jordan
State / ProvinceMafraq
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation3.9 inches (99 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rukban

Rukban is a mid-size city in Jordan (Mafraq) with a population of 85,000. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet (200 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.

Climate in Rukban

Rukban has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 90 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.6°C / 44°F -3.6° / 19.1° 15.3
Feb 7.7°C / 46°F -2.6° / 21.6° 13.8
Mar 11.4°C / 52°F -0.9° / 27.5° 13.9
Apr 17.9°C / 64°F 4° / 33.4° 7.4
May 23.4°C / 74°F 9.1° / 38.7° 3.8
Jun 27.9°C / 82°F 14.7° / 41.7° 0.6
Jul 30.2°C / 86°F 19° / 42.1° 0.0
Aug 30.1°C / 86°F 18.9° / 42.7° 0.3
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 15° / 40.7° 0.3
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 10.8° / 35.1° 3.3
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 3.6° / 26.8° 16.9
Dec 8.9°C / 48°F -0.9° / 21.7° 14.9
Rukban enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 329 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 3.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Jordan avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Area9,637.5 sq mi (24,961.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates33.3141°N, 38.7034°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.9"
90% below Jordan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 0.67"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Dec 24, 1996.

Dec 24, 1996 49 km SE of Tadmur, Syria M5.5 109 km
Dec 8, 1990 23 km SW of Tadmur, Syria M3.9 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in Wettest
December 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in

Rukban has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Rukban

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
...at TanfSmall Airport
H3 Highway StripSmall Airport
Wadi El Murbah Highway StripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Amman

Around Rukban

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🇯🇴 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 Rukban

What is the population of Rukban?

Rukban has a population of 85,000 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 9,637.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rukban?

Rukban enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.9 inches.

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