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Şabḩā, Jordan

Mafraq · Jordan

Şabḩā is a small city in Mafraq, Jordan with a population of 5,315. Elevation: 2,736 ft (834 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

5,315 Population 71/sq mi density
2,736 ft Elevation 834 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
7.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Amman Timezone

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About Şabḩā

صبحا منطقة سكنية تقع في لواء البادية الشمالية، محافظة المفرق في الأردن. تنتمي المنطقة لقضاء صبحا الذي يضم 7 مناطق. يقدر عدد سكانها بـ 9338 نسمة حسب إحصاء 2015.

People

Population5,315
Density71/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain7.1 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation2,736 ft (834 m)
Population5,315
Population Density71 / sq mi
Elevation2,736 ft (834 m)
Coordinates32.3270°, 36.5016°
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Country🇯🇴 Jordan
State / ProvinceMafraq
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation7.1 inches (180 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Şabḩā

Şabḩā is a small city in Jordan (Mafraq) with a population of 5,315. The city sits at an elevation of 2,736 feet (834 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.

Climate in Şabḩā

Şabḩā has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (8°C). Average annual precipitation is 136 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C / 46°F 2.5° / 13.6° 36.4
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 3.6° / 14.9° 30.2
Mar 12.5°C / 55°F 5.8° / 19.2° 16.8
Apr 16.8°C / 62°F 9° / 24.5° 4.6
May 21°C / 70°F 12.5° / 29.4° 1.6
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 15.2° / 32.3° 0.0
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 17.3° / 33.9° 0.0
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 17.7° / 33.8° 0.0
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 15.9° / 31.7° 0.0
Oct 20.3°C / 69°F 12.6° / 28° 4.4
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 7.5° / 21° 16.8
Dec 9.6°C / 49°F 3.9° / 15.4° 24.8
Şabḩā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 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 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,736 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Jordan avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,736 ft (834 m)
Area74.6 sq mi (193.2 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates32.3270°N, 36.5016°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.1"
81% below Jordan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.50"
Driest Month (May) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 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 M5.3 115 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 96 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 145 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 140 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 142 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 147 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 100 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 122 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 118 km
Jun 12, 2008 11 km W of Metulla, Israel M4.0 142 km
Aug 4, 1997 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel M4.0 123 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 148 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 148 km
Jun 12, 2008 10 km SW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M3.9 149 km
May 19, 2008 13 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M3.9 145 km
Jan 23, 2022 4 km ENE of Kafr Mi?r, Israel M3.7 104 km
Sep 7, 1992 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan M3.7 146 km
May 23, 2008 10 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M3.6 145 km
May 21, 2008 13 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M3.6 145 km
Sep 16, 1994 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan M3.6 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 2,000 120 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 115 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 120 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 101 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 139 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 102 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in

Şabḩā has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Şabḩā

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
House 119 - The Interpretive and Hospitality Center

Libraries in Şabḩā

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cultural Centre of Salkhad0.0
Knowledge Station Kom Al Ahmar0.0

Airports Near Şabḩā

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJLarge Airport
Queen Alia International AirportAMMLarge Airport
Muwaffaq Salti Air BaseMedium Airport
Al Ghadaf Highway StripSmall Airport
As Suwayda West Air BaseSmall Airport
Azraq Highway StripSmall Airport
Emergency AirstripSmall Airport
Highway H Highway StripSmall Airport
King Hussein Air CollegeOMFSmall Airport
Prince Hassan Air BaseSmall Airport
Tel QulibSmall Airport
Zarqa AirportSmall Airport

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 Şabḩā

What is the population of Şabḩā?

Şabḩā has a population of 5,315 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 71 people per square mile, spread across 74.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Şabḩā?

Şabḩā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.1 inches.

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