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Weather & Climate in Aqaba, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aqaba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 334 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 1.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 1,447.9 sq mi (3,750.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5267°N, 35.0078°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
240 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Nov 22, 1995 | 27 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M7.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 27 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt | M6.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1995 | 23 km WSW of Tala Bay, Jordan | M5.7 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 29 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 0 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.5 | 63 km | 22 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 20 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 17 km E of Dahab, Egypt | M5.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | Egypt | M5.3 | 76 km | 23 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 30 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 50 km E of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 19 km NE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1995 | 39 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M5.1 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 18 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 29 km ESE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2016 | 22 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1996 | 38 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.0 | 90 km | 23 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 35 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2000 | 24 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 12 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1993 | 24 km NE of Dahab, Egypt | M4.9 | 103 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1995 | GULF OF ELAT-AQABA | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 81 km |
| 1068 | GULF OF AQABA | Earthquake | - | - | 6 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.2 in |
Aqaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.3") and May the driest (0.0").