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Abū ‘Arīsh, Saudi Arabia

Jazan Region · Saudi Arabia

Abū ‘Arīsh is a mid-size city in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia with a population of 49,171. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

49,171 Population 161/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
4.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Riyadh Timezone

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About Abū ‘Arīsh

Abū ‘Arīsh

أبو عريش هي حاضرة ومركز محافظة أبو عريش جنوب غرب السعودية، وتقع شرق مدينة جيزان؛ على تقاطع خط الطول 42.30 مع خط العرض 16.30؛ شرقاً. وقد عرفت مدينة أبو عريش منذ القدم تحت مسمى درب النجا، حيث كانت عاصمة المخلاف السليماني في أوائل القرن السابع الهجري.

People

Population49,171
Density161/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain4.3 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Population49,171
Population Density161 / sq mi
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates16.9689°, 42.8325°
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Country🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
State / ProvinceJazan Region
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation4.3 inches (108 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Abū ‘Arīsh

Abū ‘Arīsh is a mid-size city in Saudi Arabia (Jazan Region) with a population of 49,171. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Riyadh.

Climate in Abū ‘Arīsh

Abū ‘Arīsh has an average annual temperature of 30.9°C (88°F). The hottest month is Jul (34.4°C), the coldest is Jan (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 117 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 22.1° / 30.8° 12.5
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 23° / 31.2° 1.9
Mar 28.6°C / 83°F 24.5° / 32.8° 3.5
Apr 31.1°C / 88°F 26.7° / 35.5° 10.5
May 33°C / 91°F 28.5° / 37.6° 3.6
Jun 34.2°C / 94°F 30.1° / 38.4° 1.8
Jul 34.4°C / 94°F 30.5° / 38.4° 9.0
Aug 33.9°C / 93°F 29.9° / 37.9° 29.3
Sep 33.6°C / 92°F 29.2° / 38° 2.7
Oct 31.6°C / 89°F 26.5° / 36.6° 20.3
Nov 29.4°C / 85°F 24.9° / 34° 13.0
Dec 27.4°C / 81°F 23° / 31.8° 8.9
Abū ‘Arīsh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 4.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Saudi Arabia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area304.6 sq mi (788.9 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates16.9689°N, 42.8325°W
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.3"
89% below Saudi Arabia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.75"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 29, 2025.

May 13, 1994 79 km SSW of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia M4.7 150 km
Jan 23, 2014 26 km NE of ?aby?, Saudi Arabia M4.5 39 km
May 7, 1993 80 km SSW of Al Jar?d?yah, Saudi Arabia M4.4 120 km
Jun 29, 1995 10 km NNE of S?qayn, Yemen M4.4 79 km
Jul 29, 2025 65 km WSW of Farasān, Saudi Arabia M4.2 147 km
May 3, 1996 64 km SW of Al Jar?d?yah, Saudi Arabia M3.9 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yar, Jabal (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yar, Jabal Volcanic field 305 m (1,001 ft) 1810 9 km
Tair, Jebel at Stratovolcano 244 m (801 ft) 2008 191 km
Arhab, Harra of Volcanic field 3,100 m (10,171 ft) 500 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
May 85°F (29°C) 0.3 in
June 88°F (31°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 88°F (31°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 87°F (31°C) 0.8 in Wettest
September 85°F (30°C) 0.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in

Abū ‘Arīsh has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 70°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Abū ‘Arīsh

Institution Type Founded Website
Al Aridhah College of Technology branch College
Applied College Branch in Al Aridah College
College of Sharia and Law College
Eastern Campus University
Technical College for Girls College
الكلية التقنية College

Schools in Abū ‘Arīsh

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
الحسن بن الهيثم
الفاروق
الإبتدائية الثالثة بأبي عريش بنات‭
أجياد التميز
ثانوية موسى بن نصير
ابتدائية زيد بن الخطاب
ثانوية حاكمة أبو عريش
الإبتدائة الأولى بحاكمة أبو عريش بنات
الإبتدائة الثانية بحاكمة أبو عريش بنات
متوسطة حاكمة أبو عريش بنات
ثانوية حاكمة أبو عريش بنات
متوسطة حاكمة أبو عريش
ثانوية أبو عريش الأولى (بنين)
إبتدائية السادلية - بنات
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Radio Stations near Abū ‘Arīsh

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Abū ‘Arīsh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
متحف منطقة جازان

Libraries in Abū ‘Arīsh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jizan Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Abū ‘Arīsh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
( سوق الأربعاء الشعبي ( الصميل
suq Arrboa
السوق الداخلي
السوق العام بمحافظة فيفا
سوق الثلاثاء
سوق المواشي
سوق المواشي
سوق النفع العام
سوق ضمد الاسبوعي
مجمع السلوى التجاري
مجمع القحطاني التجاري

Restaurants in Abū ‘Arīsh

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fawal Rawabi Al-Taif
HICKORY SMOKED MEAT & MORE
الجمار
بوفية الشروق
جرعة احساس
شاورما عريب
شواء محلي
عزايم نجد
مشويات شيش‭
مطعم عملاق الفروج
مطعم مكاشن البيت
مطعم هوت ميل
مطعم ينابيع المحيط

Cafes in Abū ‘Arīsh

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

barns
kyan
Slow
York coffee
Zona
استكانة شاي
اوشن كافيه
ليالي القهوة
مقهى قطفة تشرين
نمير كافيه

Clinics in Abū ‘Arīsh

12 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Diaverum
New Tadawi Medical Complex‭
Primary Health Care Center
Primary Healthcare Center
Primary Healthcare Center
Primary Healthcare Center
Primary Healthcare Center
Primary Healthcare Center
Primary Healthcare Center
SA #1175832504
مركز الرعاية الصحية الأولية
مركز الرعاية الصحية الأولية

Veterinaries in Abū ‘Arīsh

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

سمان الأنعام للرعاية البيطرية

Gas Stations in Abū ‘Arīsh

37 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ALdrees
NAFT
SA #10939089361
SA #10939163085
SA #10939199737
SA #10939216353
SA #10969463057
SA #10977154458
SA #11058158434
SA #11058158435
SA #11076478727
SA #11076509631
SA #11076509641
SA #1181167499
SA #1181171078
SA #1184415316
SA #1185439317
SA #1185441944
SA #12110583475
SA #5237899970
SA #5238157380
SA #5238157953
SA #5238158204
SA #5244928879
SA #5244928880
SA #813288876
SA #9021438609
SA #9029770923
SA #9029771761
SA #948480906
SA #948482394
SASCO
SASCO
SASCO
الحزام
السلام
محطة درب النجا

Banks in Abū ‘Arīsh

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arab National Bank
Bank Albilad
Bank Aljazira
Riyad Bank
Saudi National Bank
مصرف الراجحي
مصرف الراجحي

Shopping Malls in Abū ‘Arīsh

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Region Mall
فرصتك للتسوق

Stadiums & Teams in Abū ‘Arīsh

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Abū ‘Arīsh

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz AirportGIZMedium Airport

Post Offices in Abū ‘Arīsh

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saudi Post
Saudi Post
SMSA

Churches & Religious Organizations in Abū ‘Arīsh

47 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Almirabi
أبو بكر الصديق
الاحسان
البركة
التقوى
العياشي
القرعاوي
جامع الأوسط
جامع الحكامية
جامع الحكير
جامع الصعدي
جامع القبب التاريخي
جامع القواسمة
جامع النور
جامع النور
جامع علي بن أبي طالب
حي الملك فهد
عبدالرحمن بن عوف
مسجد أبو بكر الصديق
مسجد أحمد حكمي
مسجد أحمد عزي
مسجد ابن تيمية
مسجد الأثري
مسجد البر
مسجد البزاوية
مسجد الحمزي
مسجد الخليلي
مسجد الشراونة
مسجد الشريمي
مسجد الشيخ علي سالم
مسجد الضحوي
مسجد العباسية التاريخي
مسجد العلوي
مسجد الفقيه
مسجد القصادي
مسجد المزيد
مسجد الوسام
مسجد بحيص
مسجد حباجي
مسجد حي الرحاب
مسجد عز الدين
مسجد محمد عباس
مسجد محمد يوسف
مسجدالفقهاء
مصلى العيد
مصلى العيد
مصلى العيد

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Riyadh

🇸🇦 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

Volcanoes Near Abū ‘Arīsh

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Yar, Jabal Volcanic field 305 m 1810

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abū ‘Arīsh

What is the population of Abū ‘Arīsh?

Abū ‘Arīsh has a population of 49,171 residents and is located in Saudi Arabia. The population density is 161 people per square mile, spread across 304.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Abū ‘Arīsh?

Abū ‘Arīsh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.3 inches.

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