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Şarfā, Jordan

Karak · Jordan

Şarfā is a small town in Karak, Jordan with a population of 4,873. Elevation: 3,117 ft (950 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,873 Population 99/sq mi density
3,117 ft Elevation 950 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
6.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Amman Timezone

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About Şarfā

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People

Population4,873
Density99/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain6.4 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation3,117 ft (950 m)
Population4,873
Population Density99 / sq mi
Elevation3,117 ft (950 m)
Coordinates31.3296°, 35.6544°
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Country🇯🇴 Jordan
State / ProvinceKarak
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation6.4 inches (162 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Şarfā

Şarfā is a small town in Jordan (Karak) with a population of 4,873. The city sits at an elevation of 3,117 feet (950 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Amman.

Şarfā has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,117 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above Jordan avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,117 ft (950 m)
Area49.3 sq mi (127.7 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates31.3296°N, 35.6544°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.4"
83% below Jordan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.54"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 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 40 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 71 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 31 km
Oct 28, 1999 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.3 113 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 12 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 18 km
Jun 15, 2021 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan M4.1 138 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 93 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 37 km
May 24, 2014 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan M4.1 101 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 143 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 30 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 132 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 97 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 36 km
Jan 23, 2022 4 km ENE of Kafr Mi?r, Israel M3.7 149 km
Jan 11, 1992 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M3.7 28 km
Sep 7, 1992 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan M3.7 10 km
Sep 16, 1994 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan M3.6 74 km
Aug 8, 1995 5 km ENE of Bardalah, Palestinian Territory M3.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 40 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake - - 76 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake - - 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
March 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
May 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in

Şarfā has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 54°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Şarfā

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kcm FM Channel 01 Live (IL) hasidic, hebrew AAC 128 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: קצר וקולע (IL) jewish, music AAC 128 kbps
Radio Breslev Carmiel (IL) - MP3 96 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: דעת רבנו (IL) jewish, music AAC 128 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: הלכות ודף יומי (IL) jewish, music AAC 128 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: תורה וזימרה (IL) jewish, music MP3 128 kbps
Kan Reshet Bet (IL) - MP3 128 kbps
Rak Musica (IL) - AAC+ 64 kbps
ברסלב פוריו: ספרי ברסלב (IL) books, jewish MP3 128 kbps
toker fm (US) religious MP3 128 kbps
toker fm (IL) religious MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Şarfā

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Al-Karak Museum
متحف القلعة

Stadiums & Teams in Şarfā

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Airports Near Şarfā

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJLarge Airport
Queen Alia International AirportAMMLarge Airport
Bar Yehuda AirfieldMTZMedium Airport
Nevatim Air BaseVTMMedium Airport
Al Qatranah Highway Strip-Small Airport
Arad Airport-Small Airport
Ash-Shunah al-Janubiyah Airport-Small Airport
Dimona Airport-Small Airport
Ein Yahav AirfieldEIYSmall Airport
Highway H Highway Strip-Small Airport
Mishmar Ayalon Highway Strip H-Small Airport
Zarqa Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
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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 Şarfā

What is the population of Şarfā?

Şarfā has a population of 4,873 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 99 people per square mile, spread across 49.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Şarfā?

Şarfā has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.4 inches.

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