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Şafwá, Saudi Arabia

Eastern Province · Saudi Arabia

Şafwá is a mid-size city in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia with a population of 45,876. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

45,876 Population 150/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
3.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Riyadh Timezone

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About Şafwá

Şafwá

Safwa City is a city in the Qatif Governorate, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

People

Population45,876
Density150/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain3.1 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population45,876
Population Density150 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates26.6497°, 49.9552°
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Country🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
State / ProvinceEastern Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation3.1 inches (79 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Şafwá

Şafwá is a mid-size city in Saudi Arabia (Eastern Province) with a population of 45,876. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 95°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Riyadh.

Climate in Şafwá

Şafwá has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jul (37.2°C), the coldest is Jan (15.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 90 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.5°C / 60°F 10° / 21° 19.5
Feb 17.6°C / 64°F 11.6° / 23.7° 6.6
Mar 21.8°C / 71°F 14.7° / 28.8° 11.7
Apr 27.4°C / 81°F 20.2° / 34.5° 11.9
May 32.8°C / 91°F 24.5° / 41° 3.3
Jun 35.6°C / 96°F 27.8° / 43.4° 0.1
Jul 37.2°C / 99°F 29.4° / 45° 0.0
Aug 36.8°C / 98°F 28.9° / 44.7° 0.0
Sep 33.7°C / 93°F 25.5° / 41.9° 0.0
Oct 29.4°C / 85°F 21.4° / 37.4° 0.1
Nov 22.4°C / 72°F 15.8° / 28.9° 18.0
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 11.7° / 23.2° 18.8
Şafwá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 330 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 3.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 95°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above Saudi Arabia avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area306.2 sq mi (793.1 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates26.6497°N, 49.9552°W
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.1"
92% below Saudi Arabia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.79"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 22, 2025.

Apr 3, 2025 48 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.4 77 km
Apr 22, 2025 49 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.3 75 km
Apr 4, 2025 41 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.1 69 km
Mar 11, 2025 44 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.0 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in Wettest
April 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in
July 95°F (35°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 95°F (35°C) 0.0 in
September 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in
October 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in

Şafwá has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 60°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Şafwá

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Huda Middle School
Dherar Ibn Alazwar Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Şafwá

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Arabic 1413 AM news, world middle east MP3 56 kbps
Bestfriend FM 91.1 opm, variety MP3
Radio Disney KSA 87.7 FM hot ac, pop MP3 128 kbps
SBA Khuzama Radio 90.5 FM islam music MP3 128 kbps
KSA Dance FM 101.5 dance, edm AAC
OFW Kabayan Radio 105.5 FM opm, variety AAC 64 kbps
SBA Saudia Radio 103.6 FM variety, world middle east MP3 128 kbps
V81 Radio KSA 94.3 FM opm, world middle east AAC+ 64 kbps
Saudia Radio 103.6 FM world middle east MP3

Museums in Şafwá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aldirah asalah museum

Farmers Markets in Şafwá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lulu Mall Dammam
Lulu Mall Dammam
Tarout Fish and vegetables market #1
Tarout Fish and vegetables market #1
Tarout Fish and vegetables market #1
Tarout Fish and vegetables market #1

Hotels in Şafwá

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

عمارة الحنابي

Restaurants in Şafwá

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

الشموع المضيئة
الكنفاني
باستا وبيتزا روما
بيك اند تيك
قطوف و حلا
مشويات ابو مصطفى
مشويات المميز
مشويات خيرزاد
مطعم السراج
مطعم بحريات صفوى
مطعم دار الكرار بصفوى

Cafes in Şafwá

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

G suave
سالز كافيه

Gas Stations in Şafwá

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sahel

Banks in Şafwá

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NCB92
Riyad Bank Branch 315
RJH Safwa
SABB Safwa

Stadiums & Teams in Şafwá

TeamLeagueDivision
Prince Mohammad bin Fahd Stadium
S1 The Stadium

Airports Near Şafwá

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahrain International AirportBAHLarge Airport
King Abdulaziz Air BaseDHALarge Airport
King Fahd International AirportDMMLarge Airport
Jubail AirportMedium Airport
Ras Tanura AirportMedium Airport
Sheik Isa Air BaseMedium Airport
Abqaiq AirportSmall Airport
Abu Ali AirportSmall Airport
King Abdulaziz Naval BaseSmall Airport
Sakhir Air BaseSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Şafwá

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AlMana General Hospital

Churches & Religious Organizations in Şafwá

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
جامع الرسول الاعظم

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Riyadh

🇸🇦 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 Şafwá

What is the population of Şafwá?

Şafwá has a population of 45,876 residents and is located in Saudi Arabia. The population density is 150 people per square mile, spread across 306.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Şafwá?

Şafwá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 95°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.1 inches.

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