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Weather & Climate in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ras Al Khaimah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 326 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 5.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 81.6°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 439,929/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.7895°N, 55.9432°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dubai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
146 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jul 1, 2022 | 57 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | M6.0 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 52 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | M6.0 | 143 km | 16 km |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 40 km W of Qeshm, Iran | M5.8 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Jul 1, 2022 | southern Iran | M5.7 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 69 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | M5.6 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 52 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | M5.5 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Feb 10, 2019 | 73 km WNW of Qeshm, Iran | M5.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 47 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | M5.4 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Jul 22, 2009 | 51 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran | M5.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2012 | 54 km W of Qeshm, Iran | M5.2 | 140 km | 14 km |
| Jun 3, 2006 | 47 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran | M5.1 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Feb 16, 2020 | 51 km W of Bandar Abbas, Iran | M5.1 | 150 km | 9 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 51 km NW of Dib Dibba, Oman | M5.1 | 84 km | 14 km |
| Jul 1, 2022 | southern Iran | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2009 | Near the coast of southeastern Iran | M5.0 | 115 km | 39 km |
| Mar 11, 2002 | 14 km NW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates | M5.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 25 km NNE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 43 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2006 | 39 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran | M4.8 | 114 km | 15 km |
| Jan 10, 2010 | 66 km W of Qeshm, Iran | M4.7 | 145 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) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 89°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 92°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in |
Ras Al Khaimah has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 66°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.0").