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Balqa, Jordan

Yarqā

Yarqā is a village in Balqa, Jordan, 594 m above sea level. It has a population of about 4,786. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now26°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population4,786
Local time18:47
31.98° N, 35.70° EElevation 594 mUTC+3
The year in Yarqāweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov

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

Yarqā at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in August

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

168 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Monuments nearby3+

3 of them World Heritage

Weather in Yarqā

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 34%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct29°20°
Fri23 Oct31°22°
Sat24 Oct28°23°
Sun25 Oct27°19°
Mon26 Oct27°18°
Tue27 Oct30°22°
Wed28 Oct27°22°
Thu29 Oct22°18°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct21°16°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct22°15°

When to go to Yarqā

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score596889948272666572859076
High14°15°19°24°29°32°33°33°32°28°22°16°
Low6°7°9°12°16°19°21°21°19°17°12°8°
Rain (mm)16817010222711121872122
Wet days885310000146

What's on in Yarqā

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

Monuments and museums in Yarqā

All monuments

Outdoors around Yarqā

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

محمد عادلHot springs & thermal baths
2.5 km
Wild CampCamp sites
2.8 km
ابو ناصرCamp sites
5.1 km
جسر الاردنViewpoints
7.3 km

Nature around Yarqā

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 Yarqā

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Yarqā

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Ein Gedi 12 km ↗1956 · 54 km
5.3Al 'Arid 16 km ↖2004 · 36 km
5.3Rekhasim 1 km ↙1984 · 102 km
5.1‘En Boqeq 11 km ↗1979 · 84 km

Yarqā from above

Getting to Yarqā

Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJ
28 km
Queen Alia International AirportAMM
40 km
Ben Gurion International AirportTLV
77 km
محطة القصرRailway station
24 km
محطة مستشفى الحسين للسرطانRailway station
20 km

Places near Yarqā

Places with a climate like Yarqā

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Yarqā?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Yarqā.
What is the hottest month in Yarqā?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Yarqā?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Yarqā?
January is the wettest month with about 168 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.