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Weather & Climate in ‘Ayy, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
‘Ayy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 321 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 8.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,982 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,982 ft (909 m) |
| Area | 20.5 sq mi (53.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 359/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1337°N, 35.6438°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 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 | 61 km | 27 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 18 km | 15 km |
| Oct 28, 1999 | 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 28 km | 12 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 33 km | 13 km |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.1 | 80 km | 20 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1992 | 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan | M4.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan | M4.0 | 10 km | 2 km |
| Sep 28, 1991 | Dead Sea region | M3.9 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1992 | 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M3.7 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1992 | 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan | M3.7 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan | M3.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1995 | 5 km ENE of Bardalah, Palestinian Territory | M3.5 | 143 km | 16 km |
| Jan 26, 1999 | 15 km ENE of Dimona, Israel | M2.9 | 44 km | 1 km |
| Nov 10, 1992 | 37 km E of Adir, Jordan | M2.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1995 | 46 km E of Bu?ayr?, Jordan | M2.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | - | 61 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 97 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in |
‘Ayy has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.0").