9. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan – 111 mm/year
With many variations in climate, going from Mediterranean to that of an arid desert, Jordan is abundant with various plants with an estimated number of more than 2,300 species. Average temperatures during summer from May to September, are around 90 °F (32 °C) with possible peaks exceeding 104 °F (40 °C ), so if you are planning a trip be sure to skip period between July and August, as that is the hottest. Even though some western elevated areas of Jordan now and then even get a snowfall during the winter, a good part of this country is an arid desert as shown by the low average annual precipitation. Let’s se what’s next on our list of countries with the lowest rainfall.
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