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Weather & Climate in Salwá, Kuwait
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salwá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 100°F in July. 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 49 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
100°F Jul (38°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 100°F (38°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 272,967/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.2958°N, 48.0786°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuwait |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 2, 1993 | 44 km S of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1997 | 43 km SSW of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 1997 | 44 km WNW of Al Wafrah, Kuwait | M4.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2015 | 36 km N of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.4 | 57 km | 15 km |
| Jun 4, 2022 | 21 km SSW of Al A?mad?, Kuwait | M4.4 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 48 km SSW of Al Jahrā’, Kuwait | M4.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 42 km SSW of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.3 | 68 km | 15 km |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 34 km SSW of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2008 | 41 km S of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.3 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 2012 | 40 km SSW of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.2 | 61 km | 18 km |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 32 km SSW of Umm Qa?r, Iraq | M4.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 36 km SSW of Umm Qa?r, Iraq | M4.2 | 53 km | 11 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 21 km WNW of Az Zubayr, Iraq | M4.1 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 37 km WNW of Al Wafrah, Kuwait | M4.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 16 km ESE of Umm Qa?r, Iraq | M4.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 97°F (36°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 100°F (38°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 99°F (37°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in |
Salwá has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 55°F in January to 100°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").