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Weather & Climate in Umm al Qiţţayn, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Umm al Qiţţayn 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 3,156 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 | 3,156 ft (962 m) |
| Area | 35.4 sq mi (91.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3145°N, 36.6283°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 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 | 124 km | 27 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 107 km | 12 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel | M4.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2022 | 4 km ENE of Kafr Mi?r, Israel | M3.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan | M3.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1995 | 5 km ENE of Bardalah, Palestinian Territory | M3.5 | 104 km | 16 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 6 km ENE of Migdal, Israel | M3.5 | 116 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 1994 | 12 km SSW of J?sim, Syria | M3.4 | 88 km | 21 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 7 km S of Ar Ramth?, Jordan | M3.3 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1993 | 3 km S of Sde Ne?emya, Israel | M3.1 | 133 km | 24 km |
| Nov 10, 1992 | 37 km E of Adir, Jordan | M2.7 | 130 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 | 130 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 124 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 130 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 144 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 90 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 |
Umm al Qiţţayn 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").