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Umm Bāb, Qatar

Baladīyat ar Rayyān · Qatar

Umm Bāb is a small town in Baladīyat ar Rayyān, Qatar with a population of 2,500. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2,500 Population 13/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
3.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Qatar Timezone

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About Umm Bāb

Umm Bāb

Umm Bab is a settlement in western Qatar, located in the municipality of Al-Shahaniya. It used to be part of the Al Rayyan municipality and prior to that part of Al Jemailiya municipality before the latter was incorporated into Al Rayyan. Umm Bab is well known locally for Al Khraij Beach, which is also known as 'Palm Tree Beach' owing to a small cluster of palm trees situated off the shoreline.

People

Population2,500
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain3.0 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population2,500
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates25.2142°, 50.8072°
TimezoneAsia/Qatar
Country🇶🇦 Qatar
State / ProvinceBaladīyat ar Rayyān
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation3.0 inches (75 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Umm Bāb

Umm Bāb is a small town in Qatar (Baladīyat ar Rayyān) with a population of 2,500. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 95°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Qatar.

Umm Bāb has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 331 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 3.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 95°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Qatar avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area190.8 sq mi (494.1 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates25.2142°N, 50.8072°W
TimezoneAsia/Qatar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.0"
92% below Qatar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.98"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 31, 2025.

Mar 31, 2025 102 km SSW of Umm Bāb, Qatar M4.1 103 km
Mar 9, 2025 83 km SW of Umm Bāb, Qatar M4.1 84 km
Mar 17, 2025 95 km SSW of Umm Bāb, Qatar M4.1 95 km
Mar 19, 2025 99 km SSW of Umm Bāb, Qatar M4.0 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
March 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
June 93°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 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in

Umm Bāb has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 62°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Umm Bāb

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Souq Dukhan

Monuments in Umm Bāb

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Umm bab quary

Gas Stations in Umm Bāb

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

QA #11748318087

Airports Near Umm Bāb

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Udeid Air BaseXJDMedium Airport
Sheik Isa Air BaseMedium Airport
Dukhan / Tamim AirbaseSmall Airport
Mesaleed AirfieldSmall Airport
Ugtah Highway StripSmall Airport
Umm Al-Shokhot AirportSmall Airport
Umm Garn AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Qatar
Area
494.1 km² (190.7 mi²)

🇶🇦 About Qatar

Capital Doha
Population 2,781,677
Area 11,437 km²
GDP (USD) $217,308,516,484
GDP per capita $81,817
HDI 0.875
Life expectancy 82.4 years
Internet users 99.7%
Urban population 99.3%
Currency QAR (Rial)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +974
TLD .qa
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Umm Bāb

What is the population of Umm Bāb?

Umm Bāb has a population of 2,500 residents and is located in Qatar. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 190.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Umm Bāb?

Umm Bāb has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 95°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.0 inches.

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