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Weather & Climate in Ash Shawbak, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ash Shawbak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,367 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,367 ft (1,331 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5213°N, 35.5714°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 128 km | 27 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 14 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 66 km | 15 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 34 km WNW of Eilat, Israel | M4.5 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Dec 23, 1995 | 22 km E of Aqaba, Jordan | M4.4 | 111 km | 9 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 10 km ESE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.3 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 1999 | 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.3 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 41 km ESE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1996 | 25 km NW of Eilat, Israel | M4.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Nov 29, 1995 | 15 km WSW of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.1 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Dec 19, 1999 | 15 km N of Eilat, Israel | M4.1 | 109 km | 17 km |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan | M4.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 78 km SE of Al Quwayrah, Jordan | M4.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 25 km NW of Eilat, Israel | M4.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.1 | 26 km | 20 km |
| Jan 26, 1997 | 27 km WSW of Eilat, Israel | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1992 | 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan | M4.0 | 35 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 128 km |
| 1068 | GULF OF AQABA | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in |
Ash Shawbak has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").