ClimateAverages

Rukban Climate

Mafraq, Jordan · population 85,000 · 10 weather stations within 200 km · records 1835 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
24.7°C
Warmest month · August
36.0°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
1.3°C
Typical overnight low

Rukban has an average annual daytime high of 24.7°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is August, when highs typically reach 36.0°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near 1.3°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January11.9°C1.3°CColdest
February14.6°C2.8°C
March18.6°C5.5°C
April23.7°C9.5°C
May29.3°C13.9°C
June33.7°C17.5°C
July36.0°C19.4°C
August36.0°C19.7°CWarmest
September33.0°C16.8°C
October27.2°C12.3°C
November19.6°C6.6°C
December13.2°C2.4°C

Temperature range across the year

-1°9°19°28°38°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2020
+2.4°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1862
-2.1°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Rukban getting hotter?

Since 1900, Rukban's average temperature has risen by +2.1°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1835, warming totals +2.2°C.

17.4°18.1°18.8°19.5°20.1°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
March to November

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Rukban?

Rukban's average annual daytime high is 24.7°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is August, with highs averaging 36.0°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging 1.3°C.

What is the warmest month in Rukban?

August is the warmest month in Rukban, with typical daytime highs of 36.0°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Rukban?

2020 is the hottest year on record for Rukban, running +2.4°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Rukban getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Rukban has warmed by roughly +2.1°C.

When is the best time to visit Rukban?

March to November typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.