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Şammā, Jordan

Irbid · Jordan

Şammā is a small city in Irbid, Jordan with a population of 8,926. Elevation: 1,050 ft (320 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,926 Population 1,681/sq mi density
1,050 ft Elevation 320 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
16.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Amman Timezone

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About Şammā

Şammā

Samma is a village in northern Jordan, located 80 kilometers north of the capital Amman and about 18 km West of the city Irbid. It is perched on a hilltop 325 metres (1,066 ft) above sea level overlooking Jordan Valley and the Sea of Tiberias.

People

Population8,926
Density1,681/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain16.3 in/yr
Sunny Days350/yr
Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Population8,926
Population Density1,681 / sq mi
Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Coordinates32.5710°, 35.6898°
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Country🇯🇴 Jordan
State / ProvinceIrbid
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation16.3 inches (414 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Şammā

Şammā is a small city in Jordan (Irbid) with a population of 8,926. The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet (320 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.

Şammā has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 350 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Jordan avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density1,681/sq mi
Coordinates32.5710°N, 35.6898°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below Jordan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.94"
Driest Month (May) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 101 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 91 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 93 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 132 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 68 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 98 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 140 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 134 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 81 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 150 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 132 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 132 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 85 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 68 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 144 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 19 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 133 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 114 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 87 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 91 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 51 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 101 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake - 6,000 51 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake - - 66 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake - 30,000 107 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake - 70,000 80 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake - - 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
May 71°F (21°C) 0.3 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
December 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in

Şammā has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 51°F in February to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Şammā

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 Şammā

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Historical Museum
Historical Museum
Irbid Archaeological Museum
Irbid Archaeological Museum
Museum of Regional and Mediterranean Archaeology
Pre Historic Museum
The Circassian Center
Tiberias Open Air Museum
Umm Qais Museum
חוות כנרת
متحف الحيوانات
متحف الحيوانات

Libraries in Şammā

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kinnert college library (building 700)0.0
الهدف0.0
الهدف0.0
عمارة مهدي الطوافشه0.0
عمارة مهدي الطوافشه0.0
مكتبة ابو عبادة0.0
مكتبة الحسين بن طلال0.0
مكتبة المنار0.0
مكتبة جديتا0.0
مكتبة لجين0.0

Farmers Markets in Şammā

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

Cafes in Şammā

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Break the Shawara

Stadiums & Teams in Şammā

TeamLeagueDivision
Al-Hassan Stadium
Almalab Albaladi

Airports Near Şammā

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJLarge Airport
Ramat David Air Base-Medium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
Uri Michaeli Haifa International AirportHFAMedium Airport
As Suwayda West Air Base-Small Airport
Azraq Highway Strip-Small Airport
Cyclone damper-Small Airport
Dalton Airfield-Small Airport
Ein Shemer Airfield-Small Airport
Ein Vered Airfield-Small Airport
Fiq Airfield-Small Airport
Kefar Gallim Highway Strip-Small Airport
King Hussein Air CollegeOMFSmall Airport
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport
Megiddo Airport-Small Airport
Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip H-Small Airport
Tnuvot Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Zarqa Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Şammā

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 Şammā

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Samma

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Amman
Elevation
325 m (1,066 ft)
Area
13.8 km² (5.3 mi²)
Postal Code
21892
Website
irbid.gov.jo/portal/Default.aspx

🇯🇴 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 Şammā

What is the population of Şammā?

Şammā has a population of 8,926 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 1,681 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Şammā?

Şammā has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches.

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