As Saffānīyah, Saudi Arabia

Eastern Province · Saudi Arabia

As Saffānīyah is a small city in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia with a population of 7,014. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

7,014 Population
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
4.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Riyadh Timezone

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People

Population7,014

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain4.4 in/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population7,014
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates27.9708°, 48.7300°
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Country🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
State / ProvinceEastern Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average97°F (36°C)
Annual Precipitation4.4 inches (111 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About As Saffānīyah

As Saffānīyah is a small city in Saudi Arabia (Eastern Province) with a population of 7,014. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 97°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Riyadh.

As Saffānīyah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 97°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 97°F Jul (36°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Saudi Arabia avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average97°F (36°C)

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates27.9708°N, 48.7300°E
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.4"
89% below Saudi Arabia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.94"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 22, 2025.

Dec 14, 1996 103 km ENE of As Saff?n?yah, Saudi Arabia M4.5 103 km
Dec 30, 1997 44 km WNW of Al Wafrah, Kuwait M4.4 150 km
Jun 4, 2022 21 km SSW of Al A?mad?, Kuwait M4.4 128 km
Apr 3, 2025 48 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.4 139 km
Apr 22, 2025 49 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.3 143 km
Aug 17, 2024 118 km E of As Saffānīyah, Saudi Arabia M4.1 118 km
Apr 4, 2025 41 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.1 142 km
Aug 17, 2007 37 km WNW of Al Wafrah, Kuwait M4.0 143 km
Mar 11, 2025 44 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.0 148 km
Feb 21, 2025 112 km SW of Bushehr, Iran M4.0 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 62°F (16°C) 0.7 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
May 89°F (31°C) 0.1 in
June 95°F (35°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 97°F (36°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 96°F (35°C) 0.0 in
September 89°F (32°C) 0.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in

As Saffānīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 56°F in January to 97°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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Bus Stations in As Saffānīyah

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Kanoo office
Kanoo office

Gas Stations in As Saffānīyah

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near As Saffānīyah

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ras Mishab Airport-Medium Airport
Ras Tanajib Airport-Medium Airport
Al Wariah SE Highway Strip-Small Airport
Aramco Ras Khafji Airport-Small Airport
Kuwait Air Sports Committee Airport-Small Airport
Nariya Airport-Small Airport
Skydive Kuwait Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Riyadh
Elevation
14 m (46 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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As Saffānīyah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 97°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 4.4 inches.

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