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Weather & Climate in ‘Irjān, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
‘Irjān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 81°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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,136 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,136 ft (651 m) |
| Area | 62.1 sq mi (160.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3945°N, 35.7335°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 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 | 82 km | 27 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 50 km | 12 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 145 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 115 km | 12 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 101 km | 0 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 114 km | 13 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 105 km | 0 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel | M4.1 | 120 km | 31 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 11 km W of Metulla, Israel | M4.0 | 100 km | 1 km |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 4 km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.0 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 45 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 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 | 71 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 82 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 71 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 49 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 125 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 96 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 49 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in |
‘Irjān has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (0.0").