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Weather & Climate in Al-`Ula, Saudi Arabia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al-`Ula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 86°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 2.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,270 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,270 ft (692 m) |
| Area | 9,061.8 sq mi (23,470.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.6085°N, 37.9232°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| May 19, 2009 | 56 km ENE of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M5.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 1992 | 87 km SSW of Al-`Ula, Saudi Arabia | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2009 | 52 km NE of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2009 | 55 km NE of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2009 | 71 km NE of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M4.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2009 | 57 km NE of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2009 | 62 km NE of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M4.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Uwayrid, Harrat (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Uwayrid, Harrat | Volcanic field | 1,920 m (6,299 ft) | 640 | 85 km |
| Lunayyir, Harrat | Volcanic field | 1,370 m (4,495 ft) | 1000 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in |
Al-`Ula has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 56°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.0").