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Weather & Climate in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Riyadh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 100°F in July. The area gets 354 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 5.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,008 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
100°F Jul (38°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 100°F (38°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,008 ft (612 m) |
| Area | 694.2 sq mi (1,798.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,059/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.6877°N, 46.7219°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 94°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 100°F (38°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 96°F (36°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in |
Riyadh has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 55°F in January to 100°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.0").