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Weather & Climate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Jeddah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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 3.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 92°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average83.9°F
55% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area2,108.1 sq mi (5,460.0 km²)
Population Density2,228/sq mi
Coordinates21.4901°N, 39.1862°W
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.2"
92% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.02"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Mar 27, 1998 112 km WSW of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia M4.5 112 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2022 128 km SW of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia M4.3 129 km 10 km
Jul 24, 1995 84 km NW of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia M3.9 84 km 10 km
Jul 22, 1995 120 km WNW of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia M3.8 120 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Rahat, Harrat (187 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Rahat, Harrat Volcanic field 1,744 m (5,722 ft) 1256 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
February 74°F (24°C) 0.3 in Coldest
March 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.1 in
June 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 92°F (33°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 92°F (33°C) 0.0 in
September 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in
October 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in
November 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in

Jeddah has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 74°F in February to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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