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Ruwaished, Jordan
Mafraq · Jordan
Ruwaished is a small city in Mafraq, Jordan with a population of 9,805. Elevation: 2,260 ft (689 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Ruwaished
Ruwaished is a town in the far east of Jordan belonging to the administrative district of the Mafraq Governorate. As of 2010, it had a population of 14,400. Ruwaished is the farthest Jordanian settlement to the east. The Karameh Border Crossing between Jordan and Iraq administratively belongs to the Ruwaished Department.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,805 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,260 ft (689 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5041°, 38.2011° |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
| Country | 🇯🇴 Jordan |
| State / Province | Mafraq |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ruwaished
Ruwaished is a small city in Jordan (Mafraq) with a population of 9,805. The city sits at an elevation of 2,260 feet (689 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.
Climate in Ruwaished
Ruwaished has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.2°C), the coldest is Jan (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 76 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above Jordan avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,260 ft (689 m) |
| Area | 9,637.5 sq mi (24,961.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5041°N, 38.2011°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 61 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in |
Ruwaished has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.5") and June the driest (0.0").
Restaurants in Ruwaished
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ruwaished
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ruwaished
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ruwaished
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| H4 Air Base | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Ruwaished?
Ruwaished has a population of 9,805 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 9,637.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ruwaished?
Ruwaished enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.3 inches.