Fayfā’, Saudi Arabia

Full City Profile

29,793 Population 545/sq mi density
2,946 ft Elevation 898 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Fayfā’ has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation2,946 ft (898 m)
Area54.6 sq mi (141.5 km²)
Population Density545/sq mi
Coordinates17.2806°N, 43.1374°E
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.3"
89% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.75"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 23, 2014.

Jan 23, 2014 26 km NE of ?aby?, Saudi Arabia M4.5 36 km
Jun 29, 1995 10 km NNE of S?qayn, Yemen M4.4 59 km
May 3, 1996 64 km SW of Al Jar?d?yah, Saudi Arabia M3.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yar, Jabal (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yar, Jabal Volcanic field 305 m (1,001 ft) 1810 42 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
May 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
July 86°F (30°C) 0.3 in
August 85°F (30°C) 0.6 in
September 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in

Fayfā’ has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 68°F in January to 86°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 4.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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