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Weather & Climate in Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 344 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -778 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -778 ft (-237 m) |
| Area | 144.4 sq mi (373.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8915°N, 35.6178°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 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 | 25 km | 27 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 88 km | 15 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 9 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 59 km | 12 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 57 km | 13 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel | M4.1 | 132 km | 31 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan | M4.0 | 92 km | 2 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1991 | Dead Sea region | M3.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1990 | 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel | M3.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2022 | 4 km ENE of Kafr Mi?r, Israel | M3.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1992 | 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M3.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1992 | 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan | M3.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan | M3.6 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 6 km ENE of Migdal, Israel | M3.5 | 107 km | 5 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 | 124 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 25 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 124 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 16 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 136 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 16 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in |
Ash Shūnah al Janūbīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 55°F in February to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").