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Weather & Climate in Şarfā, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Şarfā has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,117 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,117 ft (950 m) |
| Area | 49.3 sq mi (127.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3296°N, 35.6544°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 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 | 40 km | 27 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 71 km | 12 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 31 km | 15 km |
| Oct 28, 1999 | 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 12 km | 12 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 18 km | 13 km |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 40 km W of A? ?ayyibah, Jordan | M4.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.1 | 101 km | 20 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan | M4.0 | 30 km | 2 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1992 | 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan | M4.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1991 | Dead Sea region | M3.9 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2022 | 4 km ENE of Kafr Mi?r, Israel | M3.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1992 | 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M3.7 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1992 | 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan | M3.7 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan | M3.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1995 | 5 km ENE of Bardalah, Palestinian Territory | M3.5 | 121 km | 16 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 | - | 40 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in |
Şarfā has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 54°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.0").