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Weather & Climate in Şabḩā, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Şabḩā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 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 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,736 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,736 ft (834 m) |
| Area | 74.6 sq mi (193.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3270°N, 36.5016°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 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 | 115 km | 27 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 96 km | 12 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 11 km W of Metulla, Israel | M4.0 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel | M4.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 10 km SW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M3.9 | 149 km | 4 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 13 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M3.9 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Jan 23, 2022 | 4 km ENE of Kafr Mi?r, Israel | M3.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1992 | 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2008 | 10 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M3.6 | 145 km | 1 km |
| May 21, 2008 | 13 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M3.6 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan | M3.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 120 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 120 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 139 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 102 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in |
Şabḩā has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.0").