time it would be raining in the city centre (776 metre elevation). It can snow anywhere between November and until the end of March- more frequently in vast parts of the city which occupy higher elevations (900 – 1100 meters). On average at least one severe snow storm every few years will accumulate up to 15 or 20 inches of snow (40 to 50 centimeters) at higher altitudes in Amman and surrounding areas.
Note: The temperatures listed below are taken from the weather station at the center of the city which is at an elevation of 767 meters above sea level. At higher elevations, the temperatures will be lower. For example, in areas such as Al-Jubaiha, Sweileh, Khalda, Abu Nseir and other areas which are at 1000 meters and above have average temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees Celsius in the day and 1 to 3 degrees Celsius at night in January. In August, the average high temperatures in these areas are 26 to 28 degrees Celsius in the day and an average of 14 to 16 degrees Celsius at night
