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Weather & Climate in Al Markaz, Saudi Arabia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Markaz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 61°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 420 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Area | 287.8 sq mi (745.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.4000°N, 49.7333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Mar 31, 2025 | 102 km SSW of Umm Bāb, Qatar | M4.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2025 | 83 km SW of Umm Bāb, Qatar | M4.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 95 km SSW of Umm Bāb, Qatar | M4.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 99 km SSW of Umm Bāb, Qatar | M4.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 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 | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in |
Al Markaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 61°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").