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Weather & Climate in Qal‘at Bīshah, Saudi Arabia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qal‘at Bīshah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 323 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 7.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,832 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
92°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,832 ft (1,168 m) |
| Area | 299.3 sq mi (775.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.0005°N, 42.6052°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Jul 8, 1995 | 63 km S of Al Bahah, Saudi Arabia | M3.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in |
Qal‘at Bīshah has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 66°F in January to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.3").