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Weather & Climate in Jizan, Saudi Arabia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jizan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 87°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 62 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 304.7 sq mi (789.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.8892°N, 42.5511°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jan 9, 2023 | 93 km SSW of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 93 km WSW of Farasān, Saudi Arabia | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2023 | 90 km SSW of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1994 | 79 km SSW of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2014 | 26 km NE of ?aby?, Saudi Arabia | M4.5 | 55 km | 18 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 96 km WSW of Farasān, Saudi Arabia | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 80 km SSW of Al Jar?d?yah, Saudi Arabia | M4.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 10 km NNE of S?qayn, Yemen | M4.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 95 km W of Farasān, Saudi Arabia | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 87 km WSW of Farasān, Saudi Arabia | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 65 km WSW of Farasān, Saudi Arabia | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1996 | 112 km SSE of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia | M4.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1996 | 64 km SW of Al Jar?d?yah, Saudi Arabia | M3.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yar, Jabal (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yar, Jabal | Volcanic field | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 1810 | 35 km |
| Tair, Jebel at | Stratovolcano | 244 m (801 ft) | 2008 | 168 km |
| Birk, Harrat al | Volcanic field | 587 m (1,926 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in |
Jizan has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 69°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.1").