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Weather & Climate in Sarāt ‘Abīdah, Saudi Arabia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarāt ‘Abīdah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,628 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,628 ft (2,325 m) |
| Area | 1,481.3 sq mi (3,836.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0890°N, 43.1320°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 23, 2014 | 26 km NE of ?aby?, Saudi Arabia | M4.5 | 93 km | 18 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 10 km NNE of S?qayn, Yemen | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1993 | 101 km NNE of Najr?n, Saudi Arabia | M3.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yar, Jabal (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yar, Jabal | Volcanic field | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 1810 | 120 km |
| Birk, Harrat al | Volcanic field | 587 m (1,926 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in |
Sarāt ‘Abīdah has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 57°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and October the driest (0.1").