Officially, and for the first time in 413 days, the Kingdom is on the verge of its first heat wave.

Arab Weather - The latest weather map readings indicate that Jordan is set to experience its first heat wave this summer (starting Friday, August 8, 2025), resulting from the shift of the center of the heat dome to the west, positioning it over the Levant region, including the Kingdom. With this, temperatures will rise by about 7-11 degrees Celsius above the usual average for this time of year.

Details of the Kingdom being affected by the first heat wave starting Friday, August 8, 2025.

In detail, an extremely hot air mass is expected to rush from the Arabian Peninsula desert towards the Levant, including the Kingdom, leading to a significant rise in temperatures starting Friday and lasting for several days, with temperatures becoming significantly higher than their usual average for this time of year. The weather is expected to turn hot from the beginning of the day, becoming extremely hot during the afternoon and evening hours in most areas, with temperatures ranging between 38 and 41 degrees Celsius in many Jordanian villages and cities, including the capital, Amman.

The weather is also extremely hot throughout the day in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba, as well as in the Badia regions, with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius.

Medium and high clouds will also appear, and winds will be light to moderate southeasterly, turning to moderate northwesterly in the afternoon, with occasional active gusts.

At night, temperatures are also expected to rise significantly compared to current nights, with warmer than usual and muted weather prevailing at night, with temperatures much higher than usual at night.

14-day weather in Amman, Jordan

Is this heat wave associated with historical values?

Experts at the Arab Weather Center are closely monitoring the developments and behavior of the extremely hot air mass using special models that simulate air mass movements. Wind directions and the manner in which this hot air mass will remain over the Levant and the eastern Mediterranean will likely lead to temperatures reaching their highest levels since the beginning of the current summer.

The weather forecast team will issue periodic reports on temperature forecasts over the coming days, but this wave must be taken seriously throughout the Levant and Jordan.

Detailed written weather forecast

Important recommendations regarding this heat wave that should be taken seriously:

Because this will be the first heat wave of the summer, there are a number of important recommendations that should be taken seriously when dealing with such conditions. These can be summarized as follows:

• Avoid exposure to sunlight during the day.
• Drink plenty of cold fluids and refreshments throughout the day, even at night, even if you don't feel thirsty.
• It is recommended not to exert physical effort outdoors most of the time, even at night.
• Do not leave disinfectants or any flammable materials inside vehicles.
• Do not leave children inside vehicles, even for short periods.

And God knows best.