Rainiest Cities in Jordan

Top 76 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Jordan

1 Dayr Yūsuf 18 18.4"

2 ‘Ayn Jannā 20 18.4"

3 Kafr Sawm 18 16.9"

4 Saḩam al Kaffārāt 18 16.9"

5 Bayt Yāfā 18 16.7"

6 Ḩātim 18 16.7"

7 Waqqāş 18 16.3"

8 Kafr Asad 18 16.3"

9 Şammā 18 16.3"

10 Malkā 18 16.3"

11 Kafr Abīl 18 16.3"

12 Aţ Ţayyibah 18 16.3"

13 Ḩalāwah 20 16.3"

14 Judita 18 16.3"

15 Qumaym 18 16.3"

16 Tibnah 18 16.3"

17 Kurayyimah 18 16.3"

18 Raymūn 22 15.6"

19 Sakib 22 15.6"

20 ‘Anjarah 20 15.6"

21 ‘Ajlūn 20 15.6"

22 Balīlā 22 15.4"

23 Şakhrah 20 15.4"

24 Kitim 18 15.4"

25 Ḩakamā 18 15.2"

26 Sāl 18 15.2"

27 Irbid 18 15.2"

28 Aydūn 18 15.2"

29 Ash Shajarah 18 15.2"

30 Aţ Ţurrah 18 15.2"

31 Kharjā 18 15.2"

32 Al Fuḩayş 02 14.4"

33 As Salţ 02 14.1"

34 Al Mazār al Janūbī 09 14.1"

35 Al Karāmah 02 14.1"

36 ‘Izrā 09 14.1"

37 Karak City 09 14.1"

38 Umm as Summāq 16 12.8"

39 Amman 16 12.8"

40 Marj Al Hamam 16 12.8"

41 Ḩayy Khildā 16 12.8"

42 Khuraybat as Sūq 16 12.8"

43 Ḩayy al Quwaysimah 16 12.8"

44 Ṣuwayliḥ 02 12.8"

45 Al Jubayhah 16 12.8"

46 Jāwā 16 12.8"

47 Ḩayy al Bunayyāt 16 12.8"

48 Sūf 22 12.8"

49 Qīr Moāv 19 12.8"

50 Al Kittah 22 12.8"

51 Jarash 22 12.8"

52 Ar Ramthā 18 12.1"

53 Al Ḩamrā’ 15 11.3"

54 Mādabā 23 11.3"

55 Māḩiş 02 11.1"

56 Wādī as Sīr 16 11.1"

57 Saḩāb 16 9.9"

58 Buşayrā 12 9.8"

59 Rehab 15 9.7"

60 Al Qaţrānah 09 9.3"

61 Russeifa 17 8.7"

62 Zarqa 17 8.7"

63 Aţ Ţafīlah 12 8.4"

64 Mafraq 15 8.4"

65 Al Khinzīrah 09 8.2"

66 ‘Ayy 09 8.2"

67 Az̧ Z̧ulayl 17 7.1"

68 Şabḩā 15 7.1"

69 Wādī Mūsá 19 5.4"

70 Rukban 15 3.9"

71 Ma'an 19 3.4"

72 Ruwaished 15 3.3"

73 Al Azraq ash Shamālī 17 3.0"

74 Al Quwayrah 19 2.4"

75 Safi 09 2.3"

76 Aqaba 21 1.3"

The rainiest cities in Jordan receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Dayr Yūsuf leads with 18.4 inches of precipitation annually.

High rainfall supports diverse ecosystems, extensive park systems, and reliable water supplies. These cities often feature vibrant gardens, green spaces, and agricultural communities that benefit from consistent moisture throughout the year.

While abundant rainfall supports lush environments, it can also bring challenges including flooding risks, high humidity, and more frequent overcast days. Many rainy cities have adapted with robust drainage systems, covered public spaces, and a cultural embrace of indoor activities.

Did You Know?

1. Dayr Yūsuf receives 18.4" of precipitation annually — that's about 1.5 feet of water.
2. The rainiest cities in the U.S. are primarily in the Southeast and Pacific Northwest, though for very different reasons — tropical moisture vs. marine influence.
3. High rainfall areas tend to have lower wildfire risk and more reliable municipal water supplies.

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