Zarqa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Zarqa is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Zarqa, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in August to a moderate 14°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 4°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Zarqa sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 188 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Zarqa, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 45 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 9 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.1 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Zarqa Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Zarqa, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 6.0 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Zarqa.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 68%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 34%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 4 m/s. It is lower in September, October, November and December and higher in July.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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2 m/s
4 m/s
2 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Zarqa in Jordan
During the months of April and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 45 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 388 hours of sunshine.
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