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Saḩam al Kaffārāt, Jordan

Irbid · Jordan

Saḩam al Kaffārāt is a small city in Irbid, Jordan with a population of 6,203. Elevation: 1,319 ft (402 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,203 Population 59/sq mi density
1,319 ft Elevation 402 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
16.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Amman Timezone

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About Saḩam al Kaffārāt

كفر سوم بلدة أردنية تتبع لواء بني كنانة الواقع في محافظة إربد شمال الأردن على الحدود السورية.

People

Population6,203
Density59/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain16.9 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,319 ft (402 m)
Population6,203
Population Density59 / sq mi
Elevation1,319 ft (402 m)
Coordinates32.6985°, 35.7744°
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Country🇯🇴 Jordan
State / ProvinceIrbid
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation16.9 inches (429 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saḩam al Kaffārāt

Saḩam al Kaffārāt is a small city in Jordan (Irbid) with a population of 6,203. The city sits at an elevation of 1,319 feet (402 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.

Saḩam al Kaffārāt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,319 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above Jordan avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,319 ft (402 m)
Area106.0 sq mi (274.6 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates32.6985°N, 35.7744°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"
56% below Jordan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.09"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 22, 2023.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 116 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 83 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 82 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 146 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 119 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 84 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 104 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 125 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 148 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 71 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 149 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 144 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 147 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 74 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 119 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 85 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 123 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 120 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 134 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 42 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 116 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 42 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 82 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 92 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 80 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in

Saḩam al Kaffārāt has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 51°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Saḩam al Kaffārāt

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
راديو الناس (PS) culture, music AAC+ 64 kbps
Kol Rega קול רגע 91.5/96 (IL) music, news MP3
Ivri 6 (IL) MP3 128 kbps
104.5FM צפון (IL) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saḩam al Kaffārāt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Caphernaum The Town of Jesus
Historical Museum
Historical Museum
Irbid Archaeological Museum
Irbid Archaeological Museum
Pre Historic Museum
Tel A Saki
Tiberias Open Air Museum
Umm Qais Museum
Yigal Allon Center
חוות כנרת
متحف الحيوانات
متحف الحيوانات

Libraries in Saḩam al Kaffārāt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kinnert college library (building 700)0.0
Library0.0
الهدف0.0
الهدف0.0
عمارة مهدي الطوافشه0.0
عمارة مهدي الطوافشه0.0
مكتبة ابو عبادة0.0
مكتبة الحسين بن طلال0.0
مكتبة المنار0.0

Farmers Markets in Saḩam al Kaffārāt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Farmers' Market
Food market
Irbid Flea Market
ابو غلوس إخوان للسيراميك والبورسلان
ابو غلوس إخوان للسيراميك والبورسلان
اسواق مكة
ميني سو
ميني سو
ميني ماركت محمود
ميني ماركت محمود

Hotels in Saḩam al Kaffārāt

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

العشم

Restaurants in Saḩam al Kaffārāt

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

House of Blues
مطعم لفة وسندويشة

Stadiums & Teams in Saḩam al Kaffārāt

TeamLeagueDivision
Al-Hassan Stadium
Almalab Albaladi

Airports Near Saḩam al Kaffārāt

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Damascus International AirportDAMLarge Airport
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJLarge Airport
Ramat David Air BaseMedium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
Uri Michaeli Haifa International AirportHFAMedium Airport
As Suwayda West Air BaseSmall Airport
Azraq Highway StripSmall Airport
Cyclone damperSmall Airport
Dalton AirfieldSmall Airport
Emergency AirstripSmall Airport
Fiq AirfieldSmall Airport
King Hussein Air CollegeOMFSmall Airport
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport
Marj Ruhayyil Air BaseSmall Airport
Megiddo AirportSmall Airport
Zarqa AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Saḩam al Kaffārāt

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Al-Asad Medical Complex
community health center
Khaledi Dentist
Mecca Pharmacy
pharmacy
Pharmacy
Qassem Alshalbi sons
white pearl dental center
Yarmouk University health center
اطباء بلا حدود
الدكتور مظهر نايف الصقور
د.سارة الرواشدة
د.عادل المومني
مجمع لامار الطبي التجميل

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saḩam al Kaffārāt

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد خالد بن الوليد

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 Saḩam al Kaffārāt

What is the population of Saḩam al Kaffārāt?

Saḩam al Kaffārāt has a population of 6,203 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 106.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saḩam al Kaffārāt?

Saḩam al Kaffārāt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.9 inches.

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