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Weather & Climate in Wādī Mūsá, Jordan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wādī Mūsá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 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 5.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,698 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,698 ft (1,127 m) |
| Area | 114.8 sq mi (297.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.3210°N, 35.4790°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
78 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Nov 23, 1995 | 23 km WSW of Tala Bay, Jordan | M5.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1995 | 39 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1995 | 18 km ENE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 1995 | 37 km SSE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 79 km W of Eilat, Israel | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 1995 | 28 km ENE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 14 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 34 km WNW of Eilat, Israel | M4.5 | 107 km | 16 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 8 km N of Safi, Jordan | M4.5 | 88 km | 15 km |
| Feb 2, 1996 | 20 km N of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 1995 | 22 km E of Aqaba, Jordan | M4.4 | 88 km | 9 km |
| Nov 28, 1995 | 25 km NE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1995 | 20 km N of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1995 | 28 km N of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 42 km NNW of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 26 km SSE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 41 km ESE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 4, 1995 | 19 km NE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 10 km ESE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.3 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Dec 6, 1995 | 12 km NE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1068 | GULF OF AQABA | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in |
Wādī Mūsá has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.0").