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Ṣuwayliḥ, Jordan

Full City Profile

151,016 Population 17,580/sq mi density
3,219 ft Elevation 981 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Ṣuwayliḥ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,219 ft (981 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density17,580/sq mi
Coordinates32.0221°N, 35.8439°W
TimezoneAsia/Amman

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.8"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.91"
Driest Month (May) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 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 48 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 136 km
Feb 9, 2007 8 km N of Safi, Jordan M4.5 108 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 26 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 143 km
Mar 15, 2004 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan M4.3 78 km
Jul 30, 2015 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel M4.2 78 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 148 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 103 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 143 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 73 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 57 km
Jul 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M4.0 150 km
Feb 9, 2007 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan M4.0 109 km
Aug 4, 1997 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel M4.0 133 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 74 km
Jun 12, 2008 11 km W of Metulla, Israel M4.0 142 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 150 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 149 km
Sep 28, 1991 Dead Sea region M3.9 114 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 2,000 113 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 48 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 113 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 33 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 135 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 33 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (167 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in

Ṣuwayliḥ has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 46°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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