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Zarqa Weather in August

Zarqa in August

The short of it: Zarqa in August averages a high of 34 °C (93 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 13 h 19 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 21° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 13 h 19 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & November

August in Zarqa brings afternoons near 34° and nights around 21°, with about 0.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 19 min in mid-August, 44 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and November.

Against its neighbours, Zarqa runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Russeifa, 7 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

August in Zarqa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 19 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RusseifaZarqa7 km SSW34°21°0.0 mm
AmmanAmman19 km SW32°20°0.0 mm
Az̧ Z̧ulaylZarqa19 km ENE35°21°0.0 mm
Al JubayhahAmman19 km WSW32°19°0.0 mm
Ḩayy al QuwaysimahAmman22 km SW32°19°0.0 mm
ṢuwayliḥBalqa24 km WSW31°19°0.0 mm
SaḩābAmman24 km SSW34°19°0.0 mm
Ḩayy KhildāAmman25 km WSW31°19°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Zarqa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Zarqa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°5°51 mm9 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦✦
February15°6°43 mm11 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
March20°8°30 mm12 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
April24°12°8.0 mm10 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
May29°16°4.0 mm11 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
June33°19°0.0 mm12 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
July34°21°0.0 mm13 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦
August34°21°0.0 mm12 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦✦
September32°19°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
October28°16°4.0 mm9 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
November21°11°23 mm9 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
December16°6°40 mm8 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zarqa in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zarqa in August?

Days average 34 °C (93 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Zarqa?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and November.

How long are the days in Zarqa in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 19 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 3 min in December to 14 h 14 min in June.

Does it snow in Zarqa in August?

Hardly — August nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Zarqa in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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