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Rābigh, Saudi Arabia

Mecca Region · Saudi Arabia

Rābigh is a mid-size city in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia with a population of 72,928. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

72,928 Population 28/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
2.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Riyadh Timezone

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About Rābigh

Rābigh

Rabigh is a city and governorate in the Province of Makkah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, situated on the coast of the Red Sea, around 208 km northwest of Mecca in the historic Hejazi region. The city had an estimated population of 180,352 in 2014 and is situated at an elevation of 13 m (43 ft) above sea level, close to the border with the Madinah Province. The city dates back to the era before the advent of Islam in the 7th century C.E., and up to the 17th century, was known as Al-Juhfah, or Al-Johfah.

People

Population72,928
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain2.5 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population72,928
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates22.7986°, 39.0349°
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Country🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
State / ProvinceMecca Region
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Annual Precipitation2.5 inches (63 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rābigh

Rābigh is a mid-size city in Saudi Arabia (Mecca Region) with a population of 72,928. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 93°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Riyadh.

Climate in Rābigh

Rābigh has an average annual temperature of 28.9°C (84°F). The hottest month is Aug (33.3°C), the coldest is Feb (23.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 78 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 17.8° / 29.7° 9.7
Feb 23.3°C / 74°F 17° / 29.9° 4.7
Mar 25°C / 77°F 18.8° / 33.4° 3.1
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 22° / 35.4° 5.1
May 30.2°C / 86°F 24.8° / 37.3° 5.8
Jun 32.2°C / 90°F 27.5° / 40.3° 1.0
Jul 32.5°C / 91°F 28.4° / 37.8° 0.5
Aug 33.3°C / 92°F 29.6° / 39.2° 3.6
Sep 33.1°C / 92°F 29.1° / 41.1° 1.6
Oct 31.6°C / 89°F 27.3° / 38° 5.1
Nov 28.7°C / 84°F 23.8° / 33.9° 19.1
Dec 25.6°C / 78°F 19.9° / 32.2° 18.8
Rābigh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 332 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 2.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average84.0°F
56% above Saudi Arabia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area2,578.8 sq mi (6,679.0 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates22.7986°N, 39.0349°W
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.5"
93% below Saudi Arabia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 0.83"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 19, 2017.

Jun 19, 2017 140 km WSW of R?bigh, Saudi Arabia M4.4 141 km
Jul 24, 1995 84 km NW of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia M3.9 103 km
Jul 22, 1995 120 km WNW of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia M3.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Rahat, Harrat (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Rahat, Harrat Volcanic field 1,744 m (5,722 ft) 1256 83 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in
May 89°F (32°C) 0.1 in
June 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in
August 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 92°F (33°C) 0.0 in
October 87°F (31°C) 0.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in

Rābigh has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 73°F in January to 93°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Rābigh

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Rābigh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
سوق رابغ للمواشي

Hotels in Rābigh

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rabigh Beach Hotel
S.A. TALKE Villa

Restaurants in Rābigh

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Davied resturant

Monuments in Rābigh

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Miqat Al-Juhfah

Gas Stations in Rābigh

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Nafai
SA #224408516
SA #224408518
SA #3047300510
SA #3244848335
SA #3312754195
الجواد
الوسام
سما الشرق
مسجد المحطه

Airports Near Rābigh

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rabigh AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Rābigh

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saudi Post

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Riyadh

Around Rābigh

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 1
Restaurants 1
Supermarkets 2
Hotels 2

🇸🇦 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

Volcanoes Near Rābigh

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Rahat, Harrat Volcanic field 1,744 m 1256

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rābigh

What is the population of Rābigh?

Rābigh has a population of 72,928 residents and is located in Saudi Arabia. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 2,578.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rābigh?

Rābigh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 93°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.5 inches.

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