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Al-`Ula, Saudi Arabia
Medina Region · Saudi Arabia
Al-`Ula is a mid-size city in Medina Region, Saudi Arabia with a population of 32,413. Elevation: 2,270 ft (692 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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About Al-`Ula
al-Ula, officially AlUla, is an ancient Arabian oasis city and governorate located in Medina Province, Saudi Arabia, 350 kilometres northwest of the city of Medina. Situated in the Hejaz, a region that features prominently in the history of Islam as well as several pre-Islamic Semitic civilizations, al-Ula was a market city on the historic incense trade route that linked India and the Persian Gulf to the Levant and Europe.
People
Climate
| Population | 32,413 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,270 ft (692 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.6085°, 37.9232° |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
| Country | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia |
| State / Province | Medina Region |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 2.6 inches (67 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Al-`Ula
Al-`Ula is a mid-size city in Saudi Arabia (Medina Region) with a population of 32,413. The city sits at an elevation of 2,270 feet (692 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Riyadh.
Climate in Al-`Ula
Al-`Ula has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F). The hottest month is Aug (34.3°C), the coldest is Jan (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 36 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above Saudi Arabia avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,270 ft (692 m) |
| Area | 9,061.8 sq mi (23,470.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.6085°N, 37.9232°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Uwayrid, Harrat (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Uwayrid, Harrat | Volcanic field | 1,920 m (6,299 ft) | 640 | 85 km |
| Lunayyir, Harrat | Volcanic field | 1,370 m (4,495 ft) | 1000 | 161 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in |
Al-`Ula has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 56°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Al-`Ula
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical College | College | — | — |
| جامعة الملك سعود - آثار | University | — | Visit → |
| جامعة طيبة فرع العلا - طالبات | University | — | Visit → |
| كلية المجتمع بالعلا للبنات | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Al-`Ula
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsebiq Highschool | — | — | — | — |
| Alsebiq Highschool | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Al-`Ula
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Al-`Ula
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| متحف محافظة العلا |
Farmers Markets in Al-`Ula
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| سوق الخضار |
Hotels in Al-`Ula
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Al-`Ula
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Al-`Ula
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Al-`Ula
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Al-`Ula
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Al-`Ula
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Al-`Ula
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Al-`Ula
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Al-`Ula
17 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Al-`Ula
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Al-`Ula
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Ula International Airport | ULH | Large Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Al-`Ula
2 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Hijr Archaeological Site (Madâin Sâlih) | ||
| Hegra Archaeological Site (al-Hijr / Madā ͐ in Ṣāliḥ) | Cultural | 2008 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Al-`Ula
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alitham Mosque, Al-'Ula | |
| Lihyanite temple | |
| Prayer Ground | |
| جامع أبو بكر الصديق رضي الله عنه | |
| جامع الشيخ خميس بن صالح | |
| جامع حمزة بن عبدالمطلب رضي الله عنه | |
| جامع موسى بن نصير | |
| مسجد أحمد بن حنبل رحمه الله | |
| مسجد أحمد بن يسرة | |
| مسجد الجمعة | |
| مسجد السلام | |
| مسجد الصخرة | |
| مسجد بلال بن رباح رضي الله عنه | |
| مسجد عبدالله المبارك | |
| مسجد عمر بن عبدالعزيز | |
| مسجد محمد بن إبراهيم |
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What is the population of Al-`Ula?
Al-`Ula has a population of 32,413 residents and is located in Saudi Arabia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 9,061.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Al-`Ula?
Al-`Ula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.6 inches.