Temperatures are forecast to rise slightly today, Saturday, bringing normal summer weather to most areas in Jordan. Conditions will be hot in the desert, Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Aqaba, with some scattered low-altitude clouds in northern and central parts of the kingdom. Winds will be moderate northwesterly.

 

According to the Jordan Meteorological Department, the weather will remain normal for summer in most regions through Tuesday, while staying hot in the desert, Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Aqaba. Some low-lying clouds will continue to appear in northern Jordan, and winds will occasionally pick up, especially in desert areas.

 

Maximum and minimum temperatures for today are:

 

East Amman: 33 C high, 23 C low

West Amman: 31 C high, 21 C low

Northern Highlands: 28 C high, 19 C low

Sharah Heights: 29 C high, 20 C low

Desert Areas: 38 C high, 23 C low

Plains Areas: 33 C high, 22 C low

Northern Jordan Valley: 38 C high, 26 C low

Southern Jordan Valley: 42 C high, 29 C low

Dead Sea: 41 C high, 27 C low

Aqaba Gulf: 42 C high, 28 C low