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Weather & Climate in Ar Rīshah, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ar Rīshah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 359 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 3.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 114.8 sq mi (297.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2244°N, 35.2167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
98 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 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 0 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.5 | 142 km | 22 km |
| Dec 26, 1995 | 39 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1995 | 18 km ENE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.8 | 128 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 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 79 km W of Eilat, Israel | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 11 km ESE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.6 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Nov 28, 1995 | 28 km ENE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 34 km WNW of Eilat, Israel | M4.5 | 81 km | 16 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 14 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1996 | 20 km N of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 101 km | 15 km |
| Dec 23, 1995 | 22 km E of Aqaba, Jordan | M4.4 | 74 km | 9 km |
| Nov 28, 1995 | 25 km NE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 26 km SSE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1995 | 28 km N of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1997 | 10 km N of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1995 | 20 km N of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 42 km NNW of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.4 | 117 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 | — | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in |
Ar Rīshah has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 49°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").