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Al Bahah, Saudi Arabia

Al Bahah Region · Saudi Arabia

Al Bahah is a mid-size city in Al Bahah Region, Saudi Arabia with a population of 88,419. Elevation: 7,139 ft (2,176 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

88,419 Population 295/sq mi density
7,139 ft Elevation 2,176 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
9.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Riyadh Timezone

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About Al Bahah

Al Bahah

Al-Baha also spelled as Al-Bahah is a city in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia, located in the Sarawat Mountains. It is the capital and administrative center of Al-Baha Province and is considered one of the country's notable tourist destinations.

People

Population88,419
Density295/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain9.8 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation7,139 ft (2,176 m)
Population88,419
Population Density295 / sq mi
Elevation7,139 ft (2,176 m)
Coordinates20.0129°, 41.4677°
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Country🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
State / ProvinceAl Bahah Region
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation9.8 inches (248 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Bahah

Al Bahah is a mid-size city in Saudi Arabia (Al Bahah Region) with a population of 88,419. The city sits at an elevation of 7,139 feet (2,176 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Riyadh.

Climate in Al Bahah

Al Bahah has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jun (33.3°C), the coldest is Jan (20°C). Average annual precipitation is 192 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 10.8° / 30.2° 8.0
Feb 21.4°C / 70°F 11.1° / 32.1° 3.8
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 13.3° / 34.5° 9.9
Apr 26.7°C / 80°F 17° / 37.1° 19.5
May 30.3°C / 86°F 20.6° / 42° 17.3
Jun 33.3°C / 92°F 24.3° / 44.3° 14.0
Jul 31.7°C / 89°F 23.4° / 43.8° 6.9
Aug 30.1°C / 86°F 22.4° / 41.7° 38.5
Sep 31.6°C / 89°F 23.1° / 42.4° 16.4
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 19.4° / 38.8° 24.4
Nov 23.7°C / 75°F 16.1° / 33.5° 25.3
Dec 21.1°C / 70°F 12.3° / 31.2° 8.1
Al Bahah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,139 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above Saudi Arabia avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,139 ft (2,176 m)
Area299.2 sq mi (775.0 km²)
Population Density295/sq mi
Coordinates20.0129°N, 41.4677°W
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.8"
74% below Saudi Arabia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 1.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 8, 1995.

Jul 8, 1995 63 km S of Al Bahah, Saudi Arabia M3.4 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Birk, Harrat al (184 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Birk, Harrat al Volcanic field 587 m (1,926 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in

Al Bahah has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 56°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.6") and February the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Al Bahah

Institution Type Founded Website
إدارة جامعة الباحة والعمادات المساندة College
جامعة الباحة University
جامعة الباحة College Visit →
كليه الطب College

Schools in Al Bahah

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة الصغرة الثانوية والابتدائية
مدرسة ثانوية العفوص
مدرسة العفوص الابتدائية
مدرسة العفوص المتوسطة
مدرسة الصغرة الابتدائية بنين
مدرسة العفوص المتوسطة بنات
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Radio Stations near Al Bahah

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Al Bahah

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raghadan Compounds
استراحة ومنتجع حضن الجبل1
دار نسيم الغابة
ذي كادي 2 للشقق المفروشة
شقق المجرات الذهبية
فندق جولدن توليب الباحة

Restaurants in Al Bahah

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albustan

Cafes in Al Bahah

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barns
Forest tea
US. CAFE

Clinics in Al Bahah

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

المركز الصحي ببني حسن

Gas Stations in Al Bahah

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ALDREES
SA #12360616781
SA #12360623295
السروات
ذيزل شاحنات
شركة الحناس للتجاره
مجمع الفيصلية
محل غاز
مزايا

Airports Near Al Bahah

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) AirportABTMedium Airport

Post Offices in Al Bahah

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
مكتب بريد بني حسن

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Bahah

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
جامع قرية بني سعد
مسجد ذي عين

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Riyadh
Elevation
2,155 m (7,071 ft)
Founded
1600
Website
al-baha.net/

Around Al Bahah

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurants 1
Cafes 3
Supermarkets 1
Hotels 5
Parks 4
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 10

🇸🇦 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 Al Bahah

What is the population of Al Bahah?

Al Bahah has a population of 88,419 residents and is located in Saudi Arabia. The population density is 295 people per square mile, spread across 299.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Bahah?

Al Bahah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.8 inches.

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