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Weather & Climate in Farasān, Saudi Arabia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Farasān has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 4.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 2,287.2 sq mi (5,923.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.7022°N, 42.1183°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jul 8, 2013 | 137 km W of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia | M5.5 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 110 km W of Farasān, Saudi Arabia | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2023 | 93 km SSW of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1994 | 143 km SSW of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1994 | 79 km SSW of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia | M4.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 93 km WSW of Farasān, Saudi Arabia | M4.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2023 | 90 km SSW of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 109 km SSW of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2014 | 26 km NE of ?aby?, Saudi Arabia | M4.5 | 100 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 128 km WSW of Farasān, Saudi Arabia | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2013 | 141 km W of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 127 km WSW of Farasān, Saudi Arabia | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1996 | 133 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 110 km NW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 80 km SSW of Al Jar?d?yah, Saudi Arabia | M4.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 96 km WSW of Farasān, Saudi Arabia | M4.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 143 km WSW of Farasān, Saudi Arabia | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 115 km W of Farasān, Saudi Arabia | M4.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 108 km W of Farasān, Saudi Arabia | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1996 | 126 km NW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yar, Jabal (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yar, Jabal | Volcanic field | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 1810 | 85 km |
| Tair, Jebel at | Stratovolcano | 244 m (801 ft) | 2008 | 132 km |
| Zubair Group | Shield | 191 m (627 ft) | 2013 | 184 km |
| Birk, Harrat al | Volcanic field | 587 m (1,926 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
Farasān has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 70°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.1").