Is Jordan exposed to hurricanes?

Arab Weather - Residents of many Arab countries, with the exception of Oman, Yemen, and Somalia, may feel relieved that they are not affected by hurricanes. This is due to the distance of most Arab countries from oceans, as they face limited bodies of water such as the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, and the Arabian Gulf.

Is Jordan exposed to hurricanes?

Answer: No. The Middle East, including Jordan, is considered far from tropical cyclones, except for some rare, exceptional weather conditions. In such cases, deep depressions with subtropical characteristics may form. Historically, the Kingdom has been affected by several similar weather systems, but none of these systems has developed into a tropical cyclone except in the central Mediterranean, far from Jordanian territory.

Why is the Kingdom not exposed to tropical cyclones?

The main reason is Jordan's distance from major oceans. The Kingdom overlooks only limited bodies of water, making the chances of tropical cyclones forming extremely low. Jordan's astronomical location, in terms of longitude and latitude, also places the Kingdom within a geographical zone favorable to moderate weather, far from cyclones. Had Jordan overlooked an ocean to the south, the Kingdom would have been exposed to numerous tropical cyclones annually.