Driest Cities in Jordan

Top 76 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Jordan

1 Aqaba 21 1.3"

2 Safi 09 2.3"

3 Al Quwayrah 19 2.4"

4 Al Azraq ash Shamālī 17 3.0"

5 Ruwaished 15 3.3"

6 Ma'an 19 3.4"

7 Rukban 15 3.9"

8 Wādī Mūsá 19 5.4"

9 Şabḩā 15 7.1"

10 Az̧ Z̧ulayl 17 7.1"

11 Al Khinzīrah 09 8.2"

12 ‘Ayy 09 8.2"

13 Aţ Ţafīlah 12 8.4"

14 Mafraq 15 8.4"

15 Zarqa 17 8.7"

16 Russeifa 17 8.7"

17 Al Qaţrānah 09 9.3"

18 Rehab 15 9.7"

19 Buşayrā 12 9.8"

20 Saḩāb 16 9.9"

21 Māḩiş 02 11.1"

22 Wādī as Sīr 16 11.1"

23 Al Ḩamrā’ 15 11.3"

24 Mādabā 23 11.3"

25 Ar Ramthā 18 12.1"

26 Sūf 22 12.8"

27 Qīr Moāv 19 12.8"

28 Jarash 22 12.8"

29 Al Kittah 22 12.8"

30 Ḩayy al Quwaysimah 16 12.8"

31 Umm as Summāq 16 12.8"

32 Ṣuwayliḥ 02 12.8"

33 Khuraybat as Sūq 16 12.8"

34 Al Jubayhah 16 12.8"

35 Ḩayy Khildā 16 12.8"

36 Amman 16 12.8"

37 Marj Al Hamam 16 12.8"

38 Jāwā 16 12.8"

39 Ḩayy al Bunayyāt 16 12.8"

40 As Salţ 02 14.1"

41 ‘Izrā 09 14.1"

42 Al Mazār al Janūbī 09 14.1"

43 Karak City 09 14.1"

44 Al Karāmah 02 14.1"

45 Al Fuḩayş 02 14.4"

46 Kharjā 18 15.2"

47 Ḩakamā 18 15.2"

48 Sāl 18 15.2"

49 Irbid 18 15.2"

50 Aydūn 18 15.2"

51 Aţ Ţurrah 18 15.2"

52 Ash Shajarah 18 15.2"

53 Balīlā 22 15.4"

54 Şakhrah 20 15.4"

55 Kitim 18 15.4"

56 ‘Ajlūn 20 15.6"

57 Raymūn 22 15.6"

58 ‘Anjarah 20 15.6"

59 Sakib 22 15.6"

60 Ḩalāwah 20 16.3"

61 Tibnah 18 16.3"

62 Aţ Ţayyibah 18 16.3"

63 Waqqāş 18 16.3"

64 Qumaym 18 16.3"

65 Kafr Abīl 18 16.3"

66 Malkā 18 16.3"

67 Kafr Asad 18 16.3"

68 Şammā 18 16.3"

69 Judita 18 16.3"

70 Kurayyimah 18 16.3"

71 Ḩātim 18 16.7"

72 Bayt Yāfā 18 16.7"

73 Saḩam al Kaffārāt 18 16.9"

74 Kafr Sawm 18 16.9"

75 Dayr Yūsuf 18 18.4"

76 ‘Ayn Jannā 20 18.4"

The driest cities in Jordan receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Aqaba receives just 1.3 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Aqaba gets just 1.3" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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