Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Full City Profile

351,943 Population 439,929/sq mi density

7 ft Elevation 2 meters

82°F Avg Temperature 28°C

Ras Al Khaimah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 95°F Jul (35°C)

Annual Average	81.6°F
	51% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	95°F (35°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7 ft (2 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density	439,929/sq mi
Coordinates	25.7895°N, 55.9432°W
Timezone	Asia/Dubai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.6"

85% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

146 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 20, 2024.

Jul 1, 2022	57 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran	M6.0	137 km
Jul 1, 2022	52 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran	M6.0	143 km
Jun 28, 2006	40 km W of Qeshm, Iran	M5.8	127 km
Jul 1, 2022	southern Iran	M5.7	140 km
Jul 23, 2022	69 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran	M5.6	143 km
Jan 15, 2021	52 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran	M5.5	148 km
Feb 10, 2019	73 km WNW of Qeshm, Iran	M5.4	150 km
Jul 23, 2022	47 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran	M5.4	140 km
Jul 22, 2009	51 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran	M5.3	110 km
Jan 9, 2012	54 km W of Qeshm, Iran	M5.2	140 km
Jun 3, 2006	47 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran	M5.1	108 km
Feb 16, 2020	51 km W of Bandar Abbas, Iran	M5.1	150 km
May 27, 2014	51 km NW of Dib Dibba, Oman	M5.1	84 km
Jul 1, 2022	southern Iran	M5.0	141 km
May 7, 2009	Near the coast of southeastern Iran	M5.0	115 km
Mar 11, 2002	14 km NW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates	M5.0	65 km
Jul 22, 2019	25 km NNE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran	M5.0	143 km
Jul 25, 2022	43 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran	M4.8	142 km
Apr 16, 2006	39 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran	M4.8	114 km
Jan 10, 2010	66 km W of Qeshm, Iran	M4.7	145 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	1.0 in	Coldest
February	68°F (20°C)	1.6 in	Wettest
March	73°F (23°C)	1.3 in
April	81°F (27°C)	0.3 in
May	89°F (31°C)	0.1 in
June	92°F (34°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	95°F (35°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	94°F (35°C)	0.0 in
September	90°F (32°C)	0.0 in
October	85°F (29°C)	0.0 in
November	76°F (25°C)	0.2 in
December	70°F (21°C)	1.0 in

Ras Al Khaimah has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 66°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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