Khaberni - Climatic data shows that the Ajloun Governorate has always topped the list of areas with the highest rainfall in the kingdom, with an annual rainfall average nearing 600 mm, which is the highest in Jordan. This is due to various natural and climatic factors that cause the area to receive heavy rainfall compared to other governorates.
Several topographic factors make Ajloun the highest rainfall in the kingdom, including:
1. Ajloun's elevation above sea level and its impact on rainfall
The elevation of the governorate above sea level is one of the most significant factors that increase the amount of rainfall, where the height of some peaks exceeds 1100 meters above sea level. The highlands help in the condensation of clouds by lifting the air upwards, making the rainfall more intense and abundant compared to other areas in the kingdom.
2. The humid westerly winds coming from the Mediterranean Sea and Ajloun's location in northern Jordan
The humid westerly winds coming from the Mediterranean Sea play a significant role in increasing rainfall in Ajloun, as these winds collide with the northern highlands, forming rain clouds. The absence of high mountains in northern Palestine assists the moist winds to reach the mountains of the governorate comfortably and collide, leading to intense rainfall.
3. The abundance and density of vegetation cover
The dense vegetation and widespread forests in Ajloun contribute to cooling the air and increasing local humidity, which enhances cloud condensation and precipitation, making the rainfall more regular and dense compared to desert areas or areas with simple terrains.
The rainfall amount in Ajloun is the highest across the kingdom
Climatic statistics indicate that the rainfall average in Ajloun is about 600 mm annually, making it the governorate with the highest rainfall rates in the kingdom, and the reason behind this is explained by the aforementioned factors above.
