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Weather & Climate in Turaif, Saudi Arabia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Turaif enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°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 4.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,713 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,713 ft (827 m) |
| Area | 271.0 sq mi (702.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6725°N, 38.6637°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Aug 24, 1995 | 119 km NW of ?uwayr, Saudi Arabia | M3.5 | 120 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 126 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in |
Turaif has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.0").