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Ar Ruways, Qatar

Madīnat ash Shamāl · Qatar

Ar Ruways is a small town in Madīnat ash Shamāl, Qatar with a population of 3,334. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

3,334 Population 10/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
3.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Qatar Timezone

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About Ar Ruways

Ar Ruways

Ar-Ruʼays, also spelled Al Ruwais, is a port town in the Qatari municipality of Al Shamal. It is located on the northern tip of Qatar, approximately 127 km north of the capital Doha. Before the country's economic landscape was transformed by oil extraction, Al Ruwais was one of the most important fishing centers on the peninsula.

People

Population3,334
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain3.8 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population3,334
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates26.1398°, 51.2149°
TimezoneAsia/Qatar
Country🇶🇦 Qatar
State / ProvinceMadīnat ash Shamāl
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average94°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation3.8 inches (96 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ar Ruways

Ar Ruways is a small town in Qatar (Madīnat ash Shamāl) with a population of 3,334. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 94°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Qatar.

Ar Ruways has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 329 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 3.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 94°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Qatar avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average94°F (35°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area332.0 sq mi (859.8 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates26.1398°N, 51.2149°W
TimezoneAsia/Qatar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.8"
90% below Qatar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.02"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 4, 1997.

Jun 4, 1997 88 km SSW of Mohr, Iran M4.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
March 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in Wettest
April 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
May 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in
June 92°F (33°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 94°F (35°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 94°F (34°C) 0.0 in
September 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in
October 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in

Ar Ruways has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 62°F in January to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Cafes in Ar Ruways

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arsan Cafe

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Airports Near Ar Ruways

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahrain International AirportBAHLarge Airport
Sheik Isa Air BaseMedium Airport
Dukhan / Tamim AirbaseSmall Airport
Sakhir Air BaseSmall Airport
Umm Al-Shokhot AirportSmall Airport
Umm Garn AirportSmall Airport

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Qatar
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)

🇶🇦 About Qatar

Capital Doha
Population 2,781,677
Area 11,437 km²
GDP (USD) $217,308,516,484
GDP per capita $81,817
HDI 0.875
Life expectancy 82.4 years
Internet users 99.7%
Urban population 99.3%
Currency QAR (Rial)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +974
TLD .qa
Driving side right

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What is the population of Ar Ruways?

Ar Ruways has a population of 3,334 residents and is located in Qatar. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 332.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ar Ruways?

Ar Ruways has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 94°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.8 inches.

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