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Al Markaz, Saudi Arabia

Eastern Province · Saudi Arabia

Al Markaz is a small city in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia with a population of 6,464. Elevation: 420 ft (128 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

6,464 Population 22/sq mi density
420 ft Elevation 128 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
3.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Riyadh Timezone

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People

Population6,464
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain3.0 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Population6,464
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Coordinates25.4000°, 49.7333°
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Country🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
State / ProvinceEastern Province
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation3.0 inches (75 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Markaz

Al Markaz is a small city in Saudi Arabia (Eastern Province) with a population of 6,464. The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet (128 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 95°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Riyadh.

Climate in Al Markaz

Al Markaz has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jul (38.1°C), the coldest is Jan (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 92 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.6°C / 60°F 9.2° / 22.1° 13.9
Feb 17.9°C / 64°F 10.6° / 25.2° 12.3
Mar 22.9°C / 73°F 15.3° / 30.5° 17.7
Apr 27.9°C / 82°F 19.7° / 36.1° 12.3
May 33.6°C / 92°F 25.2° / 42° 2.2
Jun 36.5°C / 98°F 27.8° / 45.2° 0.0
Jul 38.1°C / 101°F 29.8° / 46.4° 0.1
Aug 37.8°C / 100°F 29.5° / 46.2° 0.0
Sep 34.5°C / 94°F 25.8° / 43.2° 0.0
Oct 29.6°C / 85°F 21.4° / 37.8° 0.6
Nov 22.6°C / 73°F 15.1° / 30° 11.8
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 10.5° / 24.3° 20.8
Al Markaz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 95°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 3.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 95°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Saudi Arabia avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Area287.8 sq mi (745.3 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates25.4000°N, 49.7333°W
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.0"
92% below Saudi Arabia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.94"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 31, 2025.

Mar 31, 2025 102 km SSW of Umm Bāb, Qatar M4.1 125 km
Mar 9, 2025 83 km SW of Umm Bāb, Qatar M4.1 107 km
Mar 17, 2025 95 km SSW of Umm Bāb, Qatar M4.1 125 km
Mar 19, 2025 99 km SSW of Umm Bāb, Qatar M4.0 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°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 95°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 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in

Al Markaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 61°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Al Markaz

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Markaz Intermediate and High School
Markaz Primary School
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Museums in Al Markaz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
First School (House of Culture)
Land Of Civilization
مسجد السنني

Libraries in Al Markaz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jarir bookstore0.0
Jarir bookstore0.0
Jarir bookstore0.0
Obeikan Library0.0
Obeikan Library0.0
Obeikan Library0.0
العبيكان0.0
العبيكان0.0
العبيكان0.0
مكتبة ديوان الفرزدق0.0
مكتبة ديوان الفرزدق0.0
مكتبة ديوان الفرزدق0.0
مكتبة ورقة و حبر0.0
مكتبة ورقة و حبر0.0
مكتبة ورقة و حبر0.0

Farmers Markets in Al Markaz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Flea Market
سوق الخضار
سوق الخضار
سوق الخضار
شعلة إبداع
شعلة إبداع
مرجان السعودية

Restaurants in Al Markaz

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Taqua Resturant
بوفية شذى للوجبات السريعة بالعمران

Theme Parks in Al Markaz

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

park

Gas Stations in Al Markaz

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SA #1469212660

Banks in Al Markaz

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RB3341

Stadiums & Teams in Al Markaz

TeamLeagueDivision
Al-Fateh SC Stadium
Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium
University Stadium

Airports Near Al Markaz

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al-Ahsa International AirportHOFLarge Airport
Abqaiq AirportSmall Airport
Al Hasa AirportSmall Airport
Udhailiyah AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Al Markaz

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Al-Mulhim Poly Clinic
مجمع عيادات هجر الطبي
مستوصف النسائي
مستوصف حسين العلي الطبي

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Markaz

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
المسجد الرسول الأعظم صلى الله عليه وآله - الجامع
مسجد
مسجد الإمام الصادق عليه السلام
مسجد الإمام علي عليه السلام
مسجد الرسول الأعظم

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Riyadh
Elevation
128 m (420 ft)

🇸🇦 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 Markaz

What is the population of Al Markaz?

Al Markaz has a population of 6,464 residents and is located in Saudi Arabia. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 287.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Markaz?

Al Markaz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 95°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.0 inches.

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