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Weather & Climate in Sāl, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sāl enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,873 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,873 ft (571 m) |
| Area | 268.4 sq mi (695.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5690°N, 35.9119°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 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 | 105 km | 27 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 74 km | 12 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 90 km | 0 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 137 km | 13 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 93 km | 0 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel | M4.1 | 135 km | 31 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 4 km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.0 | 123 km | 13 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 94 km | 1 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 | 62 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 105 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 62 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 104 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 98 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in |
Sāl has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (0.0").