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Weather & Climate in Rukban, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rukban enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 329 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 3.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 9,637.5 sq mi (24,961.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3141°N, 38.7034°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Dec 24, 1996 | 49 km SE of Tadmur, Syria | M5.5 | 109 km | 29 km |
| Dec 8, 1990 | 23 km SW of Tadmur, Syria | M3.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in |
Rukban has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.0").