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Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia

Al Jawf Region · Saudi Arabia

Qurayyat is a large city in Al Jawf Region, Saudi Arabia with a population of 102,903. Elevation: 1,634 ft (498 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

102,903 Population 378/sq mi density
1,634 ft Elevation 498 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
1.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Riyadh Timezone

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About Qurayyat

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

Population102,903
Density378/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain1.9 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation1,634 ft (498 m)
Population102,903
Population Density378 / sq mi
Elevation1,634 ft (498 m)
Coordinates31.3318°, 37.3428°
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Country🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
State / ProvinceAl Jawf Region
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation1.9 inches (47 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Qurayyat

Qurayyat is a large city in Saudi Arabia (Al Jawf Region) with a population of 102,903. 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.3°C / 49°F 2.3° / 16.3° 12.2
Feb 11.4°C / 53°F 4.3° / 18.4° 8.6
Mar 15.2°C / 59°F 7.2° / 23.2° 7.8
Apr 20.1°C / 68°F 11.2° / 29° 5.3
May 24.6°C / 76°F 15.9° / 33.3° 2.1
Jun 28.2°C / 83°F 18.8° / 37.6° 0.3
Jul 30°C / 86°F 20.8° / 39.3° 0.0
Aug 30°C / 86°F 21° / 39.1° 0.0
Sep 27.5°C / 82°F 18.7° / 36.3° 0.2
Oct 22.6°C / 73°F 14.1° / 31.1° 2.4
Nov 15.7°C / 60°F 8.2° / 23.2° 3.3
Dec 11°C / 52°F 4° / 18° 8.1
Qurayyat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 333 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 1.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,634 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Saudi Arabia avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,634 ft (498 m)
Area272.0 sq mi (704.6 km²)
Population Density378/sq mi
Coordinates31.3318°N, 37.3428°W
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.9"
95% below Saudi Arabia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 0.39"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 4, 1995.

Feb 4, 1995 46 km E of Bu?ayr?, Jordan M2.7 135 km
Nov 10, 1992 37 km E of Adir, Jordan M2.7 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Schools in Qurayyat

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
الكلية التقنية للذكور في القريات
كاف المتقدمة الأهلية
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Radio Stations near Qurayyat

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Qurayyat

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

دانة الشمال
ضيافة العربيه
ضيافة العربيه للشقق

Restaurants in Qurayyat

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

حلويات بلودانه

Cafes in Qurayyat

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LT Café

Castles in Qurayyat

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Qasr al Hawwas
Qasr Kaf

Clinics in Qurayyat

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

outpatient clinic
SA #382744828
SA #6362655298
SA #6362719785

Dentists in Qurayyat

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental center

Train Stations in Qurayyat

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Qurayyat

Gas Stations in Qurayyat

14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SA #375809276
SA #376544363
SA #376715004
SA #378206931
SA #381594281
SA #381937493
SA #383474276
SA #383474968
الريان
السلمان
العريعر
بترول
مجمع المبارك
مجمع ومحطة نجد

Banks in Qurayyat

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

البنك العربي
بنك الرياض

Airports Near Qurayyat

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gurayat Domestic AirportURYMedium Airport
Muwaffaq Salti Air BaseMedium Airport
Al Ghadaf Highway StripSmall Airport
Al-Omari AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Qurayyat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
SPL

Churches & Religious Organizations in Qurayyat

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد ابن القيم

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Riyadh

Around Qurayyat

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 23
Hospitals 9
Restaurants 1
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 2
Banks 1
Hotels 2
Parks 15
Places of Worship 20

🇸🇦 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 Qurayyat

What is the population of Qurayyat?

Qurayyat has a population of 102,903 residents and is located in Saudi Arabia. The population density is 378 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. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.9 inches.

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