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Weather & Climate in Ad Dīsah, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ad Dīsah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 356 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 3.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,615 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,615 ft (797 m) |
| Area | 276.6 sq mi (716.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6528°N, 35.5112°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
224 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Nov 22, 1995 | 27 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M7.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 27 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt | M6.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1995 | 23 km WSW of Tala Bay, Jordan | M5.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 29 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 0 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.5 | 107 km | 22 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 20 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | Egypt | M5.3 | 113 km | 23 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 30 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1995 | 39 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M5.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 50 km E of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 19 km NE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2016 | 22 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 18 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1996 | 38 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.0 | 122 km | 23 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 12 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 35 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1993 | 29 km NE of Dahab, Egypt | M4.9 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Nov 3, 1993 | 24 km NE of Dahab, Egypt | M4.9 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Jan 3, 1996 | 46 km SE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2000 | 24 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1995 | GULF OF ELAT-AQABA | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 115 km |
| 1068 | GULF OF AQABA | Earthquake | — | — | 57 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
Ad Dīsah has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.5") and May the driest (0.0").