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Weather & Climate in Al Faqaa, United Arab Emirates
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Faqaa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 326 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 5.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 181.9 sq mi (471.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.7124°N, 55.6705°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dubai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Mar 11, 2002 | 14 km NW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates | M5.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates | M4.5 | 65 km | 25 km |
| Jan 9, 2002 | 39 km SSW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates | M4.3 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2007 | 19 km WNW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates | M4.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2008 | 15 km NNW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates | M4.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 2 km WSW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates | M3.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 23 km NE of Dibba Al-Hisn, United Arab Emirates | M3.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Gulab:shaheen-gu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 285 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in |
Al Faqaa has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 64°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.1").