Climate Insights for Za'tary
Badiah Shamaliyah Gharbiyah Sub-District, Mafraq, Jordan
Climate Overview
The climate in Za'tary is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 149 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 34 mm of rainfall. Za'tary is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Za'tary is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 5.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 1.3 in of rainfall. Za'tary is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 40°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Za'tary vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Za'tary vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 48°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Za'tary is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 149 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 34 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 34 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Za'tary is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.5 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 1.3 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 1.3 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Za'tary is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Za'tary is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Za'tary is during April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 8 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Za'tary is during April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 95°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 40°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Za'tary based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Za'tary based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.