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Weather & Climate in Al Ḩusaynīyah, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Ḩusaynīyah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 5.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,980 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,980 ft (1,213 m) |
| Area | 260.9 sq mi (675.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0261°N, 35.7229°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 11, 2004 | 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel | M5.3 | 74 km | 27 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 27 km | 15 km |
| Oct 28, 1999 | 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 42 km | 12 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 47 km | 13 km |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan | M4.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 48 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.1 | 73 km | 20 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan | M4.0 | 15 km | 2 km |
| Oct 7, 1992 | 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan | M4.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1991 | Dead Sea region | M3.9 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1992 | 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan | M3.7 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1992 | 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M3.7 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan | M3.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1994 | 51 km S of Al Jafr, Jordan | M3.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1995 | 49 km SSE of Al Jafr, Jordan | M3.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1999 | 15 km ENE of Dimona, Israel | M2.9 | 52 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 1995 | 64 km S of Al Jafr, Jordan | M2.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 74 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in |
Al Ḩusaynīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.0").