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Weather & Climate in Karak City, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karak City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 310 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 3,051 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,051 ft (930 m) |
| Area | 324.1 sq mi (839.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1637°N, 35.7620°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 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 | 60 km | 27 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 91 km | 12 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 29 km | 15 km |
| Oct 28, 1999 | 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 31 km | 12 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 37 km | 13 km |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 47 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.1 | 88 km | 20 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan | M4.0 | 21 km | 2 km |
| Oct 7, 1992 | 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan | M4.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1991 | Dead Sea region | M3.9 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1992 | 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan | M3.7 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1992 | 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M3.7 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan | M3.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1995 | 5 km ENE of Bardalah, Palestinian Territory | M3.5 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 7 km S of Ar Ramth?, Jordan | M3.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1999 | 15 km ENE of Dimona, Israel | M2.9 | 55 km | 1 km |
| Nov 10, 1992 | 37 km E of Adir, Jordan | M2.7 | 37 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 | — | 60 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in |
Karak City has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (0.0").