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Turaif, Saudi Arabia

Northern Borders Region · Saudi Arabia

Turaif is a mid-size city in Northern Borders Region, Saudi Arabia with a population of 40,819. Elevation: 2,713 ft (827 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

40,819 Population 151/sq mi density
2,713 ft Elevation 827 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
4.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Riyadh Timezone

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About Turaif

Turaif

Turaif is a city and governorate in northern Saudi Arabia. It is part of the Northern Borders Province and is located near the border with Jordan.

People

Population40,819
Density151/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain4.2 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation2,713 ft (827 m)
Population40,819
Population Density151 / sq mi
Elevation2,713 ft (827 m)
Coordinates31.6725°, 38.6637°
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Country🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
State / ProvinceNorthern Borders Region
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation4.2 inches (107 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Turaif

Turaif is a mid-size city in Saudi Arabia (Northern Borders Region) with a population of 40,819. The city sits at an elevation of 2,713 feet (827 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Riyadh.

Climate in Turaif

Turaif has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (30°C), the coldest is Jan (7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 69 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.6°C / 46°F 1.8° / 13.4° 12.7
Feb 9.8°C / 50°F 3.6° / 15.9° 11.9
Mar 14°C / 57°F 7.2° / 20.7° 10.4
Apr 18.4°C / 65°F 11.3° / 25.5° 6.5
May 24°C / 75°F 16° / 32° 3.6
Jun 27.6°C / 82°F 19.7° / 35.4° 0.1
Jul 29.8°C / 86°F 21.9° / 37.7° 0.1
Aug 30°C / 86°F 22° / 38° 0.0
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 19.3° / 34.9° 0.3
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 14.6° / 29.1° 4.7
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 7.9° / 20.5° 7.5
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 3.2° / 15.4° 10.9
Turaif enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,713 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above Saudi Arabia avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,713 ft (827 m)
Area271.0 sq mi (702.0 km²)
Population Density151/sq mi
Coordinates31.6725°N, 38.6637°W
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.2"
89% below Saudi Arabia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.71"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 24, 1995.

Aug 24, 1995 119 km NW of ?uwayr, Saudi Arabia M3.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in

Turaif has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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Hotels in Turaif

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al-Mudawah
Nuzal Turaif

Gas Stations in Turaif

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SA #1617822764
شبيب البلوي
محطة الفحاط
محطة وقود

Airports Near Turaif

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ruwayshid Air BaseMedium Airport
Turaif Domestic AirportTUIMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Riyadh
Elevation
827 m (2,713 ft)

🇸🇦 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 Turaif

What is the population of Turaif?

Turaif has a population of 40,819 residents and is located in Saudi Arabia. The population density is 151 people per square mile, spread across 271.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Turaif?

Turaif enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.2 inches.

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