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Weather & Climate in Ar Riqqah, Kuwait
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ar Riqqah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 100°F in July. The area gets 329 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 3.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
100°F Jul (38°C)
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 100°F (38°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 236,673/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1458°N, 48.0947°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuwait |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 2, 1993 | 44 km S of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1997 | 43 km SSW of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 1997 | 44 km WNW of Al Wafrah, Kuwait | M4.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2015 | 36 km N of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.4 | 71 km | 15 km |
| Jun 4, 2022 | 21 km SSW of Al A?mad?, Kuwait | M4.4 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 48 km SSW of Al Jahrā’, Kuwait | M4.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 42 km SSW of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.3 | 63 km | 15 km |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 34 km SSW of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2008 | 41 km S of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 2012 | 40 km SSW of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.2 | 55 km | 18 km |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 32 km SSW of Umm Qa?r, Iraq | M4.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 36 km SSW of Umm Qa?r, Iraq | M4.2 | 69 km | 11 km |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 37 km WNW of Al Wafrah, Kuwait | M4.0 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 16 km ESE of Umm Qa?r, Iraq | M4.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 97°F (36°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 100°F (38°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 98°F (37°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in |
Ar Riqqah has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 55°F in January to 100°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").