Al Wajh weather in August
In August, Al Wajh sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 28°C, with 0 mm of rain across 0 wet days and about 12.9 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 98% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 12 min at the start of August to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Al Wajh's 4th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Al Wajh's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 28°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 6:10 AM – 7:06 PM
- Cloud cover
- 4%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.2 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.8
- out of 10
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical August day in Al Wajh reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 28°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 33°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and on par with September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg low (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 28 |
| 2 | 35 | 28 |
| 3 | 35 | 28 |
| 4 | 35 | 28 |
| 5 | 35 | 28 |
| 6 | 35 | 28 |
| 7 | 35 | 28 |
| 8 | 35 | 28 |
| 9 | 35 | 28 |
| 10 | 35 | 28 |
| 11 | 35 | 28 |
| 12 | 35 | 28 |
| 13 | 35 | 28 |
| 14 | 35 | 28 |
| 15 | 35 | 28 |
| 16 | 35 | 28 |
| 17 | 35 | 28 |
| 18 | 35 | 28 |
| 19 | 35 | 28 |
| 20 | 35 | 28 |
| 21 | 35 | 28 |
| 22 | 35 | 28 |
| 23 | 35 | 28 |
| 24 | 35 | 28 |
| 25 | 35 | 28 |
| 26 | 35 | 28 |
| 27 | 35 | 28 |
| 28 | 35 | 28 |
| 29 | 34 | 28 |
| 30 | 34 | 28 |
| 31 | 34 | 28 |
How August really feels in Al Wajh
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Al Wajh weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 1st-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° / 16° | 10 | 1.2 | 10.5 | 9.0 |
| Feb | 24° / 17° | 2 | 0.6 | 11.1 | 9.2 |
| Mar | 26° / 19° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.8 | 9.0 |
| Apr | 29° / 22° | 1 | 0.1 | 12.6 | 7.6 |
| May | 32° / 25° | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 5.6 |
| Jun | 34° / 27° | 0 | 0 | 13.6 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 34° / 28° | 0 | 0 | 13.5 | 4.2 |
| Aug | 35° / 28° | 0 | 0 | 12.9 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 34° / 27° | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 4.2 |
| Oct | 32° / 25° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.4 | 5.4 |
| Nov | 29° / 22° | 11 | 0.8 | 10.7 | 7.7 |
| Dec | 25° / 18° | 9 | 1.1 | 10.4 | 9.0 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 98% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 1% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 0%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Cloudier (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 1 |
| 2 | 99 | 1 |
| 3 | 99 | 1 |
| 4 | 99 | 1 |
| 5 | 99 | 1 |
| 6 | 99 | 1 |
| 7 | 99 | 1 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 |
| 10 | 99 | 1 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
| 31 | 100 | 0 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Al Wajh gets around 0 mm of rain over 0 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 0% and peaks near 0% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 0 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 65% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 98% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Oppressive (%) | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 66 |
| Miserable (%) | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 61 | 15 |
| 2 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 61 | 15 |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 61 | 16 |
| 4 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 61 | 16 |
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 62 | 17 |
| 6 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 61 | 18 |
| 7 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 62 | 18 |
| 8 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 61 | 19 |
| 9 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 62 | 19 |
| 10 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 63 | 19 |
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 63 | 19 |
| 12 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 64 | 19 |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 64 | 19 |
| 14 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 65 | 19 |
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 65 | 19 |
| 16 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 65 | 19 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 66 | 19 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 66 | 19 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 67 | 18 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 67 | 18 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 67 | 18 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 68 | 17 |
| 23 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 68 | 17 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 69 | 16 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 68 | 16 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 68 | 16 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 69 | 15 |
| 28 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 67 | 15 |
| 29 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 66 | 15 |
| 30 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 67 | 14 |
| 31 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 66 | 14 |
Wind in August
Winds average 16 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 15 km/h on the calmest days to 17 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | light breeze |
| 2 | 15 | light breeze |
| 3 | 15 | light breeze |
| 4 | 15 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 16 | light breeze |
| 17 | 16 | light breeze |
| 18 | 16 | light breeze |
| 19 | 16 | light breeze |
| 20 | 16 | light breeze |
| 21 | 16 | light breeze |
| 22 | 16 | light breeze |
| 23 | 16 | light breeze |
| 24 | 16 | light breeze |
| 25 | 16 | light breeze |
| 26 | 16 | light breeze |
| 27 | 16 | light breeze |
| 28 | 16 | light breeze |
| 29 | 16 | light breeze |
| 30 | 16 | light breeze |
| 31 | 17 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 h 12 min at the start of August to 12 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:03 AM to 6:17 AM, and sunset from 7:18 PM to 6:51 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.2 | 6:03 | 7:18 |
| 2 | 13.2 | 6:03 | 7:17 |
| 3 | 13.2 | 6:04 | 7:16 |
| 4 | 13.2 | 6:04 | 7:16 |
| 5 | 13.2 | 6:05 | 7:15 |
| 6 | 13.1 | 6:05 | 7:14 |
| 7 | 13.1 | 6:06 | 7:13 |
| 8 | 13.1 | 6:06 | 7:13 |
| 9 | 13.1 | 6:07 | 7:12 |
| 10 | 13.1 | 6:07 | 7:11 |
| 11 | 13.0 | 6:08 | 7:10 |
| 12 | 13.0 | 6:08 | 7:10 |
| 13 | 13.0 | 6:09 | 7:09 |
| 14 | 13.0 | 6:09 | 7:08 |
| 15 | 13.0 | 6:10 | 7:07 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 6:10 | 7:06 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 6:11 | 7:05 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 6:11 | 7:04 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 6:12 | 7:03 |
| 20 | 12.8 | 6:12 | 7:02 |
| 21 | 12.8 | 6:13 | 7:02 |
| 22 | 12.8 | 6:13 | 7:01 |
| 23 | 12.8 | 6:14 | 7:00 |
| 24 | 12.7 | 6:14 | 6:59 |
| 25 | 12.7 | 6:14 | 6:58 |
| 26 | 12.7 | 6:15 | 6:57 |
| 27 | 12.7 | 6:15 | 6:55 |
| 28 | 12.6 | 6:16 | 6:54 |
| 29 | 12.6 | 6:16 | 6:53 |
| 30 | 12.6 | 6:17 | 6:52 |
| 31 | 12.6 | 6:17 | 6:51 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 7.2 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.05 kWh/m² to a high of 7.8 kWh/m² in June across the year — August's 7.2 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.9 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Al Wajh
None of Al Wajh's seasonal hazards are active in August. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Al Wajh sees seasonal dust haze (April–May), heaviest in May.
Is August a good time to visit Al Wajh?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Al Wajh. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Al Wajh in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Al Wajh sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 28°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Al Wajh in August
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in August — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 15 km away) is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in February near 23°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
| Comfort | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Warm |
| Feb | 23 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 24 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 24 | Warm |
| May | 26 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Warm |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 26 | Warm |
UV index in Al Wajh in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Al Wajh peaks around August 13 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Moderate |
| Feb | 6 | High |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 5 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Al Wajh in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Al Wajh is worst in April — around 31 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.0× the cleanest month (November, 15 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 19 | 20 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 20 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Moderate |
| Feb | 20 | Moderate |
| Mar | 27 | Moderate |
| Apr | 31 | Moderate |
| May | 28 | Moderate |
| Jun | 22 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 22 | Moderate |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 20 | Moderate |
Where is Al Wajh?
Al Wajh sits at 26.2°N, 36.5°E, 1 m above sea level, in Saudi Arabia. The nearest listed city is Duba, 146 km away.
Topography around Al Wajh
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Al Wajh.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Al Wajh has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 46 m around an average of 10 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 178 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,070 m.
The land around Al Wajh is covered by bare terrain (50%) and water (33%) within 3 km, bare terrain (55%) and water (43%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (63%) and water (37%) within 80 km.
Saudi Arabia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 230 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 47% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $34,537
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.9
- per 100k, 2019
- Road deaths
- 35.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 404
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Al Wajh (26.2309°, 36.4649°, elevation 1 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).