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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 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 354 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 5.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,484 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,484 ft (1,062 m) |
| Area | 75.3 sq mi (195.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5955°N, 35.7970°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 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 | 122 km | 27 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 34 km WNW of Eilat, Israel | M4.5 | 150 km | 16 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 66 km | 15 km |
| Dec 23, 1995 | 22 km E of Aqaba, Jordan | M4.4 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 90 km | 12 km |
| Oct 28, 1999 | 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.3 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1996 | 25 km NW of Eilat, Israel | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 94 km | 13 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 25 km NW of Eilat, Israel | M4.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.1 | 49 km | 20 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 78 km SE of Al Quwayrah, Jordan | M4.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan | M4.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1999 | 15 km N of Eilat, Israel | M4.1 | 129 km | 17 km |
| Oct 7, 1992 | 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan | M4.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan | M4.0 | 56 km | 2 km |
| Sep 28, 1991 | Dead Sea region | M3.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1992 | 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M3.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1992 | 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan | M3.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1995 | 21 km NNE of Eilat, Israel | M3.5 | 121 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: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1068 | GULF OF AQABA | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in |
Al Ḩusaynīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").