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Weather & Climate in Al Markhīyah, Qatar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Markhīyah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 330 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 3.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 288.0 sq mi (745.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.3249°N, 51.4984°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Qatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Mar 9, 2025 | 83 km SW of Umm Bāb, Qatar | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 95 km SSW of Umm Bāb, Qatar | M4.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 89°F (32°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 | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in |
Al Markhīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 63°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.0").