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Weather & Climate in Fayfā’, Saudi Arabia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fayfā’ has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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 4.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,946 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,946 ft (898 m) |
| Area | 54.6 sq mi (141.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 545/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.2806°N, 43.1374°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 23, 2014 | 26 km NE of ?aby?, Saudi Arabia | M4.5 | 36 km | 18 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 10 km NNE of S?qayn, Yemen | M4.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1996 | 64 km SW of Al Jar?d?yah, Saudi Arabia | M3.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yar, Jabal (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yar, Jabal | Volcanic field | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 1810 | 42 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in |
Fayfā’ has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 68°F in January to 86°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 4.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.1").