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Weather & Climate in Al Raafah, United Arab Emirates
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Raafah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 96°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 5.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
96°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.5507°N, 55.6862°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dubai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
75 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jul 22, 2009 | 51 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2006 | 47 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran | M5.1 | 135 km | 12 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 51 km NW of Dib Dibba, Oman | M5.1 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Mar 11, 2002 | 14 km NW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates | M5.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2009 | Near the coast of southeastern Iran | M5.0 | 135 km | 39 km |
| Apr 16, 2006 | 39 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran | M4.8 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Dec 21, 2000 | 60 km SW of Qeshm, Iran | M4.7 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 71 km WNW of Khasab, Oman | M4.7 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2006 | 39 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1998 | 59 km ESE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | M4.6 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2006 | 40 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran | M4.6 | 141 km | 7 km |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 21 km S of Qeshm, Iran | M4.5 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Oct 21, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates | M4.5 | 67 km | 25 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 46 km ENE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | M4.5 | 140 km | 14 km |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 42 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2006 | 37 km W of Qeshm, Iran | M4.4 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Dec 15, 1998 | 36 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | M4.4 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2020 | 60 km W of Qeshm, Iran | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 51 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2009 | 69 km E of Murba?, United Arab Emirates | M4.4 | 138 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 92°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in |
Al Raafah has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 66°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.0").