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Weather & Climate in Al Khālidīyah, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Khālidīyah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 353 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 4.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,985 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,985 ft (605 m) |
| Area | 90.9 sq mi (235.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1790°N, 36.3033°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 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 | 90 km | 27 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 73 km | 12 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 115 km | 12 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan | M4.0 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 11 km W of Metulla, Israel | M4.0 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 150 km | 1 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel | M4.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 13 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M3.9 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Sep 28, 1991 | Dead Sea region | M3.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1992 | 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan | M3.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1992 | 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M3.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2022 | 4 km ENE of Kafr Mi?r, Israel | M3.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1759 | AKKO | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 2,000 | 118 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 118 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 150 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 122 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 1.6 in |
Al Khālidīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 49°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (0.0").