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Weather & Climate in Al Murayghah, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Murayghah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 348 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,551 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,551 ft (1,387 m) |
| Area | 114.8 sq mi (297.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0953°N, 35.5231°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Nov 23, 1995 | 23 km WSW of Tala Bay, Jordan | M5.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 0 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.5 | 144 km | 22 km |
| Dec 26, 1995 | 39 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1995 | 18 km ENE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 4 km E of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 1995 | 37 km SSE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 79 km W of Eilat, Israel | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 11 km ESE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.6 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 14 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 113 km | 15 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 34 km WNW of Eilat, Israel | M4.5 | 97 km | 16 km |
| Dec 4, 1993 | 29 km SE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 1995 | 28 km ENE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1996 | 20 km N of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1995 | 20 km N of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1996 | 30 km SE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1995 | 28 km N of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1997 | 10 km N of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 26 km SSE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 42 km NNW of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.4 | 128 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 | — | — | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in |
Al Murayghah has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.0").