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Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia

Eastern Province · Saudi Arabia

Abqaiq is a small city in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia with a population of 29,474. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

29,474 Population 10/sq mi density
338 ft Elevation 103 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
2.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Riyadh Timezone

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About Abqaiq

Abqaiq

Abqaiq is a city in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, located in the desert 60 km southwest of the Dhahran-Dammam-Khobar metropolitan area, and north of the Rub' al-Khali, the second largest sand desert in the world also known as the "Empty Quarter".

People

Population29,474
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain2.9 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Population29,474
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Coordinates25.9340°, 49.6688°
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Country🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
State / ProvinceEastern Province
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average96°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation2.9 inches (74 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Abqaiq

Abqaiq is a small city in Saudi Arabia (Eastern Province) with a population of 29,474. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 96°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Riyadh.

Climate in Abqaiq

Abqaiq has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jul (38.6°C), the coldest is Jan (15.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 58 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.4°C / 60°F 4.6° / 28.9° 19.7
Feb 17.1°C / 63°F 6° / 32° 4.1
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 8.8° / 36.7° 4.5
Apr 27.1°C / 81°F 14.7° / 40.5° 14.5
May 33°C / 91°F 21.1° / 46.6° 3.9
Jun 37.2°C / 99°F 26.8° / 48.5° 0.0
Jul 38.6°C / 101°F 28.7° / 49.2° 1.2
Aug 38.1°C / 101°F 28.4° / 49.1° 1.5
Sep 34.8°C / 95°F 23.6° / 46.8° 0.0
Oct 29.8°C / 86°F 19.6° / 42.4° 0.2
Nov 23.4°C / 74°F 11.3° / 35.5° 4.0
Dec 17.3°C / 63°F 6.6° / 29.1° 4.8
Abqaiq has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 331 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 2.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 96°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Saudi Arabia avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average96°F (35°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area3,054.1 sq mi (7,910.1 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates25.9340°N, 49.6688°W
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.9"
92% below Saudi Arabia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.87"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Mar 11, 2025.

Mar 11, 2025 44 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.0 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
June 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 96°F (35°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 95°F (35°C) 0.0 in
September 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in
October 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in

Abqaiq has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 61°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Abqaiq

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
19-591 Abqaiq School
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Radio Stations near Abqaiq

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Arabic 1413 AM news, world middle east MP3 56 kbps
Radio Disney KSA 87.7 FM hot ac, pop MP3 128 kbps
SBA Khuzama Radio 90.5 FM islam music MP3 128 kbps
KSA Dance FM 101.5 dance, edm AAC
OFW Kabayan Radio 105.5 FM opm, variety AAC 64 kbps
SBA Saudia Radio 103.6 FM variety, world middle east MP3 128 kbps
Saudia Radio 103.6 FM world middle east MP3

Libraries in Abqaiq

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
21-106 Library bldg0.0

Theatres in Abqaiq

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

15-382
26-241 Al-Farhah Theater

Zoos in Abqaiq

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animal Reserves

Dentists in Abqaiq

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

250 Abqaiq Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Abqaiq

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abqaiq

Gas Stations in Abqaiq

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SA #5296664010
SA #5296748698
SA #5296749930
محطة الهزاع للخدمات البترولية

Gyms in Abqaiq

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

25-162 Game Room

Airports Near Abqaiq

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al-Ahsa International AirportHOFLarge Airport
King Abdulaziz Air BaseDHALarge Airport
King Fahd International AirportDMMLarge Airport
Abqaiq AirportSmall Airport
Al Hasa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Abqaiq

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
1099
19-172
20240
9-313-1

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Riyadh
Elevation
103 m (338 ft)
Founded
1940

🇸🇦 About Saudi Arabia

Capital Riyadh
Population 33,699,947
Area 1,960,582 km²
GDP (USD) $1,218,584,533,333
GDP per capita $36,157
HDI 0.875
Life expectancy 78.7 years
Internet users 100.0%
Urban population 84.3%
Currency SAR (Rial)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +966
TLD .sa
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abqaiq

What is the population of Abqaiq?

Abqaiq has a population of 29,474 residents and is located in Saudi Arabia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 3,054.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Abqaiq?

Abqaiq has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 96°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.9 inches.

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