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Weather & Climate in Umm ar Raşāş, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Umm ar Raşāş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 348 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 5.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,441 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,441 ft (744 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5123°N, 35.9184°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 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 | 39 km | 27 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 60 km | 12 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 62 km | 15 km |
| Oct 28, 1999 | 34 km WNW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 20 km WNW of Al Qa?r, Jordan | M4.3 | 39 km | 12 km |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 24 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M4.2 | 44 km | 13 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel | M4.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 24 km NW of W?d? M?sá, Jordan | M4.1 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 3 km WNW of Al Khinz?rah, Jordan | M4.0 | 60 km | 2 km |
| Oct 7, 1992 | 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1991 | Dead Sea region | M3.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2022 | 4 km ENE of Kafr Mi?r, Israel | M3.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1992 | 18 km W of Ar Rabbah, Jordan | M3.7 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1992 | 4 km NNE of ‘En Boqeq, Israel | M3.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan | M3.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1995 | 5 km ENE of Bardalah, Palestinian Territory | M3.5 | 107 km | 16 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 7 km S of Ar Ramth?, Jordan | M3.3 | 109 km | 10 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 | — | 39 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in |
Umm ar Raşāş has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (0.0").