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Weather & Climate in Abha, Saudi Arabia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Abha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,310 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,310 ft (2,228 m) |
| Area | 302.5 sq mi (783.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 697/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2164°N, 42.5053°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 23, 2014 | 26 km NE of ?aby?, Saudi Arabia | M4.5 | 105 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Birk, Harrat al (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Birk, Harrat al | Volcanic field | 587 m (1,926 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Yar, Jabal | Volcanic field | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 1810 | 134 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in |
Abha has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 59°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and October the driest (0.2").