Jordan will experience a relatively cold and moist air mass starting Friday, bringing lower temperatures and rainfall to several parts of the Kingdom, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department.
On Thursday, temperatures will remain pleasant across most regions and moderate in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba. Clouds will appear at varying altitudes, with a slight chance of brief, light showers in the far north during the afternoon. Winds will be northwesterly and moderate, occasionally becoming active.
The Meteorological Department warned of reduced horizontal visibility during the early morning hours due to fog forming over high mountain areas. It also cautioned drivers about slippery roads in areas experiencing rainfall.
Friday: Rain and Possible Thunderstorms
On Friday, Jordan will be affected by a relatively cold and humid air mass, with temperatures dropping slightly. The weather will be relatively cold and partly to mostly cloudy.
Rain showers are expected intermittently in the northern regions and may be heavy at times, accompanied by thunderstorms. Rainfall is also expected to extend later to central areas and limited parts of the eastern and southwestern regions.
Winds will be westerly and moderate, becoming active at intervals and stirring up dust in desert areas.
Saturday: Continued Rainfall
The relatively cold and humid air mass will continue to affect the Kingdom on Saturday, with temperatures dropping further.
The weather will remain relatively cold and partly to mostly cloudy, with intermittent rainfall expected in northern and central Jordan, as well as limited parts of the eastern and southwestern regions. Some showers may be heavy and accompanied by thunderstorms in certain areas.
Winds will be westerly and moderate, occasionally becoming active and stirring up dust in desert areas.
Sunday: Chance of Light Showers
Relatively cold weather is expected to continue on Sunday, with partly to mostly cloudy skies at times.
The chance of light showers will remain until midday in northern and central Jordan and limited parts of the southwestern regions.
Winds will be northwesterly and moderate, occasionally becoming active and raising dust in desert areas.
Expected Temperatures on Thursday
Region High Low
East Amman 22°C 13°C
West Amman 20°C 11°C
Northern Highlands 19°C 9°C
Sharah Highlands 20°C 8°C
Badia 24°C 12°C
Plains 22°C 12°C
Northern Jordan Valley 30°C 17°C
Southern Jordan Valley 31°C 21°C
Dead Sea 29°C 19°C
Gulf of Aqaba 30°C 20°C
Source: Petra