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Weather & Climate in Tala Bay, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tala Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 335 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 0.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 71.5°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 1,447.9 sq mi (3,750.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.4084°N, 34.9792°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
241 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Nov 22, 1995 | 27 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M7.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 27 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt | M6.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1995 | 23 km WSW of Tala Bay, Jordan | M5.7 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 29 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 0 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.5 | 51 km | 22 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 20 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 17 km E of Dahab, Egypt | M5.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | Egypt | M5.3 | 63 km | 23 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 30 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 50 km E of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 19 km NE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1995 | 39 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M5.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 18 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 29 km ESE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2016 | 22 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1996 | 38 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.0 | 77 km | 23 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 35 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2000 | 24 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 12 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.9 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1993 | 24 km NE of Dahab, Egypt | M4.9 | 90 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1995 | GULF OF ELAT-AQABA | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 67 km |
| 1068 | GULF OF AQABA | Earthquake | — | — | 11 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | Wettest |
Tala Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 54°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.1") and May the driest (0.0").