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Weather & Climate in Al Jafr, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Jafr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 333 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 1.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,835 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,835 ft (864 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.3184°N, 36.1778°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Dec 23, 1995 | 22 km E of Aqaba, Jordan | M4.4 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 41 km ESE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 10 km ESE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 1999 | 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1996 | 25 km NW of Eilat, Israel | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 137 km | 13 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 42 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 78 km SE of Al Quwayrah, Jordan | M4.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.1 | 86 km | 20 km |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan | M4.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1999 | 15 km N of Eilat, Israel | M4.1 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 25 km NW of Eilat, Israel | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1992 | 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan | M4.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan | M4.0 | 101 km | 2 km |
| Sep 28, 1991 | Dead Sea region | M3.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1992 | 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M3.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1992 | 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan | M3.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1068 | GULF OF AQABA | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 0.3 in |
Al Jafr has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.3") and June the driest (0.0").