Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Full City Profile

886,036 Population 3,163/sq mi density
2,520 ft Elevation 768 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Tabuk has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 1.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)

Geography

Elevation2,520 ft (768 m)
Area280.1 sq mi (725.6 km²)
Population Density3,163/sq mi
Coordinates28.3998°N, 36.5715°E
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.8"
95% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 0.47"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 23, 2004.

Jun 22, 2004 73 km SSE of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia M4.7 74 km
Jun 9, 2004 70 km SSE of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia M4.6 71 km
Dec 11, 1995 94 km ESE of Dahab, Egypt M4.5 111 km
Dec 2, 1995 55 km ESE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.4 145 km
Dec 10, 1995 85 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan M4.3 113 km
Dec 3, 1995 69 km ESE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.2 131 km
Dec 24, 1995 42 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan M4.2 149 km
Dec 4, 1995 65 km SE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.2 136 km
Feb 12, 1996 93 km E of Dahab, Egypt M4.1 111 km
Oct 5, 1999 78 km SE of Al Quwayrah, Jordan M4.1 122 km
Feb 12, 1996 102 km W of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia M4.1 102 km
Nov 22, 1995 75 km ESE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.0 124 km
Jan 24, 1996 54 km ESE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.0 145 km
Apr 28, 1994 63 km SE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M3.9 142 km
Dec 30, 1995 84 km W of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia M3.9 85 km
Jun 23, 2004 68 km SSE of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia M3.9 68 km
Jul 2, 1990 70 km ESE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M3.8 130 km
Feb 9, 1994 72 km E of Dahab, Egypt M3.7 131 km
Jul 28, 1995 66 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan M2.7 129 km
Mar 22, 1995 67 km SSE of Ma'an, Jordan M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Uwayrid, Harrat (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Uwayrid, Harrat Volcanic field 1,920 m (6,299 ft) 640 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
June 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in
September 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in Wettest
December 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in

Tabuk has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 51°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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