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Weather & Climate in As Saffānīyah, Saudi Arabia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
As Saffānīyah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 97°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
97°F Jul (36°C)
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 97°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 5,144.2 sq mi (13,323.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.9708°N, 48.7300°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Dec 14, 1996 | 103 km ENE of As Saff?n?yah, Saudi Arabia | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 1997 | 44 km WNW of Al Wafrah, Kuwait | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2022 | 21 km SSW of Al A?mad?, Kuwait | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 48 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 49 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 118 km E of As Saffānīyah, Saudi Arabia | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 41 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia | M4.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 37 km WNW of Al Wafrah, Kuwait | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 44 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 112 km SW of Bushehr, Iran | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 89°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 96°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in |
As Saffānīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 56°F in January to 97°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").