Jordan heatwaves worsen with climate change
Climate records in Jordan indicate a significant increase in the frequency and intensity of heatwaves in recent decades, with the average annual temperatures rising by 1.6°C over the past hundred years, and by 0.9°C during the last decade compared to the period 1991-2020. The hottest heatwave in August 2025 was one of the most severe in over 100 years, with maximum temperatures exceeding 49.6°C, and temperatures continuing to rise at monitoring stations, leading to more extreme cases. Heatwaves pose direct risks to health, increase demands on water and energy resources, and have negative impacts on agriculture and the economy, prompting measures to enhance early warning systems and awareness. Projections do not currently indicate a widespread heatwave, but the country is heading toward more intense heat periods, necessitating strengthened preparedness and adaptation to climate change.
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