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Weather & Climate in Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Wajh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 334 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 0.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 285.6 sq mi (739.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.2309°N, 36.4649°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 30, 2006 | 89 km W of Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia | M4.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1992 | 87 km SSW of Al-`Ula, Saudi Arabia | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 108 km SSW of Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia | M4.5 | 107 km | 9 km |
| May 18, 2009 | 52 km NE of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 91 km SSW of Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia | M4.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1995 | 86 km WNW of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M4.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2015 | 96 km W of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M4.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1993 | 68 km S of Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia | M4.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1995 | 84 km SW of Duba, Saudi Arabia | M2.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Uwayrid, Harrat (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Uwayrid, Harrat | Volcanic field | 1,920 m (6,299 ft) | 640 | 123 km |
| Lunayyir, Harrat | Volcanic field | 1,370 m (4,495 ft) | 1000 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
Al Wajh has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 0.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.3") and April the driest (0.0").