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Umm al Qiţţayn, Jordan
Mafraq · Jordan
Umm al Qiţţayn is a small town in Mafraq, Jordan with a population of 4,225. Elevation: 3,156 ft (962 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Umm al Qiţţayn
بلدة أم القطين، إحدى بلدات محافظة المفرق التي تقع شرق المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية، تبعد إلى الشرق من المفرق حوالي 42 كم.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,225 |
| Population Density | 119 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,156 ft (962 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.3145°, 36.6283° |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
| Country | 🇯🇴 Jordan |
| State / Province | Mafraq |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 7.1 inches (180 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Umm al Qiţţayn
Umm al Qiţţayn is a small town in Jordan (Mafraq) with a population of 4,225. The city sits at an elevation of 3,156 feet (962 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above Jordan avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,156 ft (962 m) |
| Area | 35.4 sq mi (91.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3145°N, 36.6283°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 130 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 124 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 130 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 144 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 90 km |
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 |
Umm al Qiţţayn 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").
Schools in Umm al Qiţţayn
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| نايفة والاشرفية الثانوية للبنين | — | — | — | — |
| نايفة الثانوية للبنات | — | — | — | — |
Libraries in Umm al Qiţţayn
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural Centre of Salkhad | 0.0 | |||||
| Knowledge Station Kom Al Ahmar | 0.0 |
Gas Stations in Umm al Qiţţayn
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Umm al Qiţţayn
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | Large Airport |
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | Large Airport |
| Muwaffaq Salti Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Al Ghadaf Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Al-Omari Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| As Suwayda West Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Azraq Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Emergency Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Highway H Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| King Hussein Air College | OMF | Small Airport |
| Prince Hassan Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Tel Qulib | — | Small Airport |
| Zarqa Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Umm al Qiţţayn?
Umm al Qiţţayn has a population of 4,225 residents and is located in Jordan. The population density is 119 people per square mile, spread across 35.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Umm al Qiţţayn?
Umm al Qiţţayn 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.