Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia
Al Jawf Region · Saudi Arabia
Qurayyat is a large city in Al Jawf Region, Saudi Arabia with a population of 116,162. Elevation: 1,634 ft (498 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Qurayyat
Qurayyat is a city located in Al Jawf Province, in northern Saudi Arabia, inside the King Salman Royal Natural Reserve. It is 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the Jordan–Saudi Arabia border. Qurayyat had a population of 167,080 at the 2022 Census. It is a small city with a very big market. Qurayyat is known for its olives and salt.
People
Climate
| Population | 116,162 |
| Population Density | 427 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,634 ft (498 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.3318°, 37.3428° |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
| Country | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia |
| State / Province | Al Jawf Region |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.9 inches (47 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Qurayyat
Qurayyat is a large city in Saudi Arabia (Al Jawf Region) with a population of 116,162. The city sits at an elevation of 1,634 feet (498 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Riyadh.
Climate in Qurayyat
Qurayyat has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jul (30°C), the coldest is Jan (9.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 50 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above Saudi Arabia avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,634 ft (498 m) |
| Area | 272.0 sq mi (704.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 427/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3318°N, 37.3428°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
Qurayyat has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 48°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 1.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.4") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Qurayyat
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| الكلية التقنية للذكور في القريات | - | - | - | - |
| كاف المتقدمة الأهلية | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Qurayyat
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Hotels in Qurayyat
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Qurayyat
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Qurayyat
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Qurayyat
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Qurayyat
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Qurayyat
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Qurayyat
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Qurayyat
14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Qurayyat
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Qurayyat
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gurayat Domestic Airport | URY | Medium Airport |
| Muwaffaq Salti Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Al Ghadaf Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Al-Omari Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Qurayyat
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| SPL |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Qurayyat
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| مسجد ابن القيم |
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Waterfalls Near Qurayyat
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Qurayyat.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| قلتة ام مغاير |
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Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Qurayyat?
Qurayyat has a population of 116,162 residents and is located in Saudi Arabia. The population density is 427 people per square mile, spread across 272.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Qurayyat?
Qurayyat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 1.9 inches.
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