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Weather & Climate in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tabuk has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 333 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 1.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,520 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,520 ft (768 m) |
| Area | 280.1 sq mi (725.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,381/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.3998°N, 36.5715°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 22, 2004 | 73 km SSE of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia | M4.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2004 | 70 km SSE of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia | M4.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 94 km ESE of Dahab, Egypt | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1995 | 55 km ESE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 1995 | 85 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1995 | 69 km ESE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 42 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 4, 1995 | 65 km SE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1996 | 93 km E of Dahab, Egypt | M4.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 78 km SE of Al Quwayrah, Jordan | M4.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1996 | 102 km W of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia | M4.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 75 km ESE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 1996 | 54 km ESE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1994 | 63 km SE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M3.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 1995 | 84 km W of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia | M3.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2004 | 68 km SSE of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia | M3.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1990 | 70 km ESE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M3.8 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 1994 | 72 km E of Dahab, Egypt | M3.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 66 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M2.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1995 | 67 km SSE of Ma'an, Jordan | M2.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Uwayrid, Harrat (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Uwayrid, Harrat | Volcanic field | 1,920 m (6,299 ft) | 640 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in |
Tabuk has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 51°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.5") and June the driest (0.0").