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Weather & Climate in Dayr al Kahf, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dayr al Kahf enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 350 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 5.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,333 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,333 ft (1,016 m) |
| Area | 35.4 sq mi (91.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2754°N, 36.8395°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 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 | 139 km | 27 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2022 | 4 km ENE of Kafr Mi?r, Israel | M3.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan | M3.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1995 | 5 km ENE of Bardalah, Palestinian Territory | M3.5 | 124 km | 16 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 6 km ENE of Migdal, Israel | M3.5 | 135 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 1994 | 12 km SSW of J?sim, Syria | M3.4 | 105 km | 21 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 7 km S of Ar Ramth?, Jordan | M3.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1992 | 37 km E of Adir, Jordan | M2.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | 149 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 139 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 149 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 70 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 1.7 in |
Dayr al Kahf has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.0").