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Weather & Climate in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dhahran has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 330 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 3.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 38.6 sq mi (100.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,578/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.2886°N, 50.1140°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Apr 3, 2025 | 48 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 49 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 41 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia | M4.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 44 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia | M4.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in |
Dhahran has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 60°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and May the driest (0.0").