Cooler Thursday as Temperatures Fall Up to 5 C Below Average

Amman, Oct. 1 (Petra) — Temperatures will run 4–5 degrees Celsius
below seasonal averages on Thursday, bringing pleasant conditions to
most regions and a chance of light rain in the far north, according
to the Jordan Meteorological Department.

Clouds at varying altitudes will appear during the day, while
moderate westerly winds are expected to pick up at times. The Jordan
Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba will remain relatively hot despite the
broader decline in temperatures.

Highs will reach 25 C in East Amman and across the plains and 23 C in
West Amman. The northern highlands will see a high of 22 C, while
temperatures in the Sharah highlands will reach 23 C.

The Badia is forecast to reach 29 C, compared with 33 C in the
northern Jordan Valley, 35 C in the southern Jordan Valley, and 34 C
at the Dead Sea and in Aqaba.

The cooler conditions will carry into Friday, when clouds at varying
altitudes will continue to cover parts of the country. From around
midday, light and scattered showers are possible across northern
areas and parts of the eastern regions.

Temperatures will begin to rise slightly on Saturday, shifting
conditions from pleasant to moderate across most regions. Relatively
hot weather will continue in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and
Aqaba.

Little change is expected on Sunday, with moderate conditions
prevailing across most of the country and clouds continuing to appear
at varying altitudes. Westerly winds will remain moderate, becoming
active at times.

//Petra// RZ