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Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia

Tabuk Region · Saudi Arabia

Al Wajh is a small city in Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia with a population of 26,636. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

26,636 Population 93/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
0.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Riyadh Timezone

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About Al Wajh

Al Wajh

Al-Wajh is a coastal governorate in northwestern Saudi Arabia, located on the Red Sea in Tabuk Province. Its seat is Al-Wajh City.

People

Population26,636
Density93/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain0.9 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population26,636
Population Density93 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates26.2309°, 36.4649°
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Country🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
State / ProvinceTabuk Region
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation0.9 inches (23 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Wajh

Al Wajh is a small city in Saudi Arabia (Tabuk Region) with a population of 26,636. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Riyadh.

Climate in Al Wajh

Al Wajh has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is Aug (30.7°C), the coldest is Jan (19.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 30 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.6°C / 67°F 13.5° / 25.7° 12.5
Feb 20.4°C / 69°F 14.9° / 25.8° 4.0
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 16.5° / 27.8° 1.2
Apr 24.7°C / 76°F 19.6° / 29.8° 0.6
May 27.6°C / 82°F 22.7° / 32.5° 0.4
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 24.1° / 33.4° 0.0
Jul 30.2°C / 86°F 25.7° / 34.7° 0.0
Aug 30.7°C / 87°F 26.3° / 35.1° 0.0
Sep 29.2°C / 85°F 24.8° / 33.7° 0.1
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 22.7° / 32.8° 1.0
Nov 24.7°C / 76°F 19.1° / 30.3° 5.0
Dec 21.5°C / 71°F 16° / 27° 5.6
Al Wajh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 334 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 0.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above Saudi Arabia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area285.6 sq mi (739.8 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates26.2309°N, 36.4649°W
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.9"
98% below Saudi Arabia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 0.28"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 29, 2023.

Jul 30, 2006 89 km W of Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia M4.9 90 km
Jun 2, 1992 87 km SSW of Al-`Ula, Saudi Arabia M4.8 112 km
Mar 29, 2023 108 km SSW of Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia M4.5 107 km
May 18, 2009 52 km NE of Umluj, Saudi Arabia M4.4 146 km
Jun 1, 1992 91 km SSW of Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia M4.3 91 km
Aug 4, 1995 86 km WNW of Umluj, Saudi Arabia M4.3 117 km
Jan 12, 2015 96 km W of Umluj, Saudi Arabia M4.2 132 km
Aug 22, 1993 68 km S of Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia M4.2 68 km
Feb 25, 1995 84 km SW of Duba, Saudi Arabia M2.9 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Uwayrid, Harrat (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Uwayrid, Harrat Volcanic field 1,920 m (6,299 ft) 640 123 km
Lunayyir, Harrat Volcanic field 1,370 m (4,495 ft) 1000 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
March 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in
April 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
June 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
August 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in Wettest

Al Wajh has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 0.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.3") and April the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Al Wajh

Institution Type Founded Website
Al Wajh Female College College
Branch of Tabuk University College
Montragon & Wintec College

Hotels in Al Wajh

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

فندق رالين 2

Castles in Al Wajh

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Wajh Castle
Al Zarib
Zurayb

Gas Stations in Al Wajh

13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ALDREES
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Airports Near Al Wajh

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Red Sea International AirportRSILarge Airport
Al Wajh Domestic AirportEJHMedium Airport

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Al Wajh

What is the population of Al Wajh?

Al Wajh has a population of 26,636 residents and is located in Saudi Arabia. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 285.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Wajh?

Al Wajh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.9 inches.

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