Jordan: Why does Ajloun top the list of areas with the highest rainfall in the Kingdom?

Arab Weather - Climate data shows that Ajloun Governorate has always topped the list of the areas with the highest rainfall in the Kingdom, with an annual rainfall rate of approximately 600 mm, which is the highest in Jordan. This is due to several natural and climatic factors that make the region receive heavy rainfall compared to the rest of the governorates.

Several topographical factors make Ajloun the wettest region in the Kingdom, including:

1. Ajloun's elevation above sea level and its effect on rainfall

The high altitude of the governorate above sea level is one of the most prominent factors that increase the amount of rainfall, as the height of some peaks exceeds 1100 meters above sea level. The highlands help in the condensation of clouds by lifting the air upwards, which makes the rains more abundant and plentiful compared to other regions in the Kingdom.

2. The humid westerly winds coming from the Mediterranean Sea and the location of Ajloun in northern Jordan

The moist westerly winds coming from the Mediterranean Sea play a major role in increasing rainfall in Ajloun, as these winds collide with the northern highlands, forming rain clouds. The high mountainous areas in northern Palestine help the moist winds reach the mountains of the governorate, so the moist winds arrive comfortably and collide with the mountains of the governorate, leading to heavy rainfall.

3. Abundance and density of vegetation cover

The dense vegetation and widespread forests in Ajloun contribute to cooling the air and increasing local humidity, which promotes cloud condensation and rainfall, and makes rainfall more regular and intense compared to desert areas or areas with easy terrain.

Ajloun has the highest rainfall rate in the Kingdom.

Climate statistics indicate that the rainfall rate in Ajloun is about 600 mm annually, making it the governorate with the highest rainfall rates in the Kingdom. The reason for this is explained by the factors mentioned above.

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