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Weather & Climate in Al Bahah, Saudi Arabia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Bahah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,139 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,139 ft (2,176 m) |
| Area | 299.2 sq mi (775.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.0129°N, 41.4677°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Jul 8, 1995 | 63 km S of Al Bahah, Saudi Arabia | M3.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Birk, Harrat al (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Birk, Harrat al | Volcanic field | 587 m (1,926 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in |
Al Bahah has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 56°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.6") and February the driest (0.4").