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Weather & Climate in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yanbu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 330 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 3.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 290.7 sq mi (753.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 688/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.0895°N, 38.0618°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| May 19, 2009 | 56 km ENE of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M5.7 | 138 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 2009 | 50 km ENE of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2009 | 54 km ENE of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2009 | 53 km ENE of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2009 | 43 km N of Badr ?unayn, Saudi Arabia | M4.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1993 | 115 km SW of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2009 | 39 km ENE of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2009 | 49 km ENE of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2002 | 121 km SW of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2009 | 55 km NE of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2004 | 134 km SW of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2009 | 54 km ENE of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2002 | 127 km SW of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2025 | 86 km SW of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M4.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 110 km SW of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M4.1 | 148 km | 15 km |
| May 17, 2009 | 57 km NE of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2009 | 62 km NE of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Lunayyir, Harrat (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lunayyir, Harrat | Volcanic field | 1,370 m (4,495 ft) | 1000 | 124 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in |
Yanbu has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 69°F in January to 90°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and May the driest (0.0").