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Balila offers a genuinely immersive Jordanian experience, ideal for expats seeking a quieter, more authentic lifestyle away from major urban centers. Here, you'll find a welcoming local community and a generally safe environment, with public transport and healthcare services that are perfectly adequate for daily needs, though perhaps less extensive than in a capital city. This charming town is best suited for those eager to embrace local culture and build connections directly with Jordanians, as the expat community is small. Be prepared for a slower pace and fewer Western conveniences, trading them for a rich cultural immersion.
Population
5,206
Area
-
Density
-
Founded
-
Language
Arabic
Distance to Coast
115 km
Districts & Neighborhoods in Balila
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Climate & Weather in Balila
Balila, Jordan has a hot, dry summer and a cool, wetter winter, which fits a **Mediterranean to semi-arid steppe transition** typical of much of inland Jordan. Annual rainfall is modest and concentrated in the cooler months, while summers are long, sunny, and dry.
Summer Average
28°C
Winter Average
12°C
Climate Type
Mediterranean
Rainy Days
25
Sunny Days
310
Humidity
50%
Spring
March - May
15-24°C
Spring is mild to warm, with rapidly rising temperatures and decreasing rainfall as the season progresses. It is generally one of the most comfortable times of year, though dry spells become more common by late spring.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
25-33°C
Summer is hot, dry, and very sunny, with very little rainfall. Heat is moderated somewhat by the region's inland plateau conditions, but daytime warmth is still persistent.
Low rainfall
Autumn
September - November
16-26°C
Autumn starts warm and becomes progressively cooler, with the first meaningful rains typically arriving later in the season. Conditions are often clear and pleasant before winter precipitation increases.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
6-15°C
Winter is cool and the wettest part of the year, with most annual rainfall falling in intermittent rain events. Frost is uncommon but cooler nights can occur, especially in inland areas.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Balila
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Safety & Security in Balila
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
53
/100
Jordan Avg
52
Asia Avg
56
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
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Jordan Average
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Safety Index
0510
Moderate
Safety from Crime
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Good
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Moderate
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Moderate
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Moderate
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 81/100
No data for Balila — showing hazard indicators from nearby 'ajlun (~18 km).
