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Afif, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Region · Saudi Arabia

Afif is a mid-size city in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia with a population of 45,525. Elevation: 3,428 ft (1,045 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

45,525 Population 40/sq mi density
3,428 ft Elevation 1,045 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
5.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Riyadh Timezone

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About Afif

Afif is a city in central Saudi Arabia, in the Najd region. It is situated approximately halfway between Riyadh and Mecca. The modern town was established in the 1910s as a hijra, or "settlement", for the nomadic tribes of the area, particularly the tribe of 'Utaybah. It has since grown into a small city of 39,581 as of the 2004 census, not counting the surrounding towns and villages, which together with 'Afif form the 'Afif Governorate.

People

Population45,525
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain5.3 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation3,428 ft (1,045 m)
Population45,525
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation3,428 ft (1,045 m)
Coordinates23.9065°, 42.9172°
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Country🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
State / ProvinceRiyadh Region
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation5.3 inches (134 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Afif

Afif is a mid-size city in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh Region) with a population of 45,525. The city sits at an elevation of 3,428 feet (1,045 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 95°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Riyadh.

Climate in Afif

Afif has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jul (34.9°C), the coldest is Jan (15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 53 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.2°C / 59°F 2.9° / 28.1° 12.6
Feb 16.7°C / 62°F 3.3° / 30.8° 2.0
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 6.1° / 34.4° 7.5
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 12.2° / 36.4° 19.3
May 30.2°C / 86°F 16.5° / 41.6° 1.6
Jun 33.9°C / 93°F 22.8° / 43.9° 0.1
Jul 34.9°C / 95°F 24° / 44.4° 0.1
Aug 34.4°C / 94°F 24° / 44.1° 0.4
Sep 31.8°C / 89°F 21.1° / 41.7° 0.1
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 15.8° / 37.8° 1.0
Nov 21.6°C / 71°F 10.7° / 32° 5.0
Dec 16.7°C / 62°F 5.2° / 28.5° 3.8
Afif has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 326 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 5.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,428 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 95°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Saudi Arabia avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,428 ft (1,045 m)
Area1,143.3 sq mi (2,961.2 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates23.9065°N, 42.9172°W
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.3"
86% below Saudi Arabia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.42"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kishb, Harrat (199 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kishb, Harrat Volcanic field 1,475 m (4,839 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
March 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in
May 89°F (31°C) 0.6 in
June 92°F (33°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 95°F (35°C) 0.0 in
August 96°F (36°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 91°F (33°C) 0.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in

Afif has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 59°F in January to 96°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Afif

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Afif

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Samaya Royal Afif

Restaurants in Afif

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مطابخ الوافي

Gas Stations in Afif

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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ALDREES
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الحجاز
محطة وقود
محطة وقود الرياض
وقود عفيفه

Post Offices in Afif

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
البريد السعودي

Churches & Religious Organizations in Afif

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد الصناعية

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Riyadh
Website
afif.gov.sa/Pages/Home.aspx

🇸🇦 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 Afif

What is the population of Afif?

Afif has a population of 45,525 residents and is located in Saudi Arabia. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 1,143.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Afif?

Afif has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 95°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.3 inches.

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