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Weather & Climate in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makkah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 75°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 3.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,093 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 86.4°F |
| 60% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 293.4 sq mi (760.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,380/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.4266°N, 39.8256°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jul 24, 1995 | 84 km NW of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | M3.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Rahat, Harrat (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rahat, Harrat | Volcanic field | 1,744 m (5,722 ft) | 1256 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 92°F (34°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 94°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 89°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in |
Makkah has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 75°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.0") and July the driest (0.0").