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Samma

Samma is a small town in Irbid, Jordan, 320 m above sea level. It has a population of about 8,926. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now31°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population8,926
Local time16:22
32.57° N, 35.69° EElevation 320 mUTC+3
The year in Sammaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low30° / 16°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov

Best: Mar–Apr · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Samma at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month35°C

Average high in August

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

135 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Monuments nearby3+

within 14 km

Weather in Samma

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
31°C

Cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 29%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct32°22°
Tue27 Oct29°20°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct26°18°6.1 mm
Thu29 Oct27°16°
Fri30 Oct25°16°0.9 mm
Sat31 Oct26°15°
Sun1 Nov24°18°0.7 mm
Mon2 Nov26°16°
Tue3 Nov24°16°

When to go to Samma

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score637386887465585864748779
High16°17°21°26°30°33°35°35°34°30°23°18°
Low6°6°8°11°15°18°21°21°19°16°11°7°
Rain (mm)1351328225821122070105
Wet days1096410000368

What's on in Samma

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Samma

All monuments

Outdoors around Samma

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Naharayim viewpointViewpoints
1.5 km
Jordan Eco ParkCamp sites
2.1 km
Mitzpe KinneretViewpoints
2.7 km
Camp MakhrabaCamp sites
2.9 km
InbehClimbing
3.6 km
Crocodile FarmZoos
3.9 km

Nature around Samma

Nature in Jordan

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Jordan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Samma

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Samma

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Ein Gedi 12 km ↗1956 · 118 km
5.5Joub Jannine 7 km ↑1956 · 125 km
5.3Ainab 3 km ↗1956 · 134 km
5.3Al 'Arid 16 km ↖2004 · 100 km

Samma from above

Getting to Samma

Uri Michaeli Haifa International AirportHFA
66 km
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJ
72 km
Ben Gurion International AirportTLV
98 km
בית שאןRailway station
20 km

Places near Samma

Places with a climate like Samma

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Samma?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Samma.
What is the hottest month in Samma?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Samma?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Samma?
January is the wettest month with about 135 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.