Khobar weather in December
In December, Khobar sees average daytime highs of 22°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 17 mm of rain across 2.8 wet days and about 10.4 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 23°C in the first days to 20°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 71% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 30 min at the start of December to 10 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Khobar's 9th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Khobar's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 22°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 17 mm
- 2.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 24 min
- 6:24 AM – 4:46 PM
- Cloud cover
- 27%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 18 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.87 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.3
- out of 10
Khobar is City in Saudi Arabia.
- Density
- 290/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1935
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 23°C in the first days to 20°C by the end.
A typical December day in Khobar reaches about 22°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 19°C and 24°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 5°C cooler than November and about 2°C warmer than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 19 |
| 2 | 23 | 18 |
| 3 | 23 | 18 |
| 4 | 23 | 18 |
| 5 | 23 | 18 |
| 6 | 23 | 18 |
| 7 | 23 | 18 |
| 8 | 22 | 17 |
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| 28 | 21 | 15 |
| 29 | 20 | 15 |
| 30 | 20 | 15 |
| 31 | 20 | 15 |
How December really feels in Khobar
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Khobar weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19° / 14° | 17 | 3.1 | 10.5 | 7.7 |
| Feb | 21° / 15° | 11 | 2 | 11.1 | 8.2 |
| Mar | 24° / 18° | 13 | 2.1 | 11.8 | 8.7 |
| Apr | 28° / 23° | 4 | 0.9 | 12.6 | 7.4 |
| May | 34° / 27° | 1 | 0.1 | 13.3 | 4.2 |
| Jun | 37° / 30° | 0 | 0 | 13.6 | 2.1 |
| Jul | 38° / 32° | 0 | 0 | 13.5 | 1.2 |
| Aug | 38° / 32° | 0 | 0 | 12.9 | 1.2 |
| Sep | 37° / 30° | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 2.5 |
| Oct | 33° / 26° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.4 | 5.0 |
| Nov | 27° / 21° | 13 | 1.9 | 10.7 | 8.2 |
| Dec | 22° / 17° | 17 | 2.8 | 10.4 | 8.3 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 71% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 17%.
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| Clearer (%) | 84 | 84 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 |
| Cloudier (%) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84 | 16 |
| 2 | 84 | 16 |
| 3 | 83 | 17 |
| 4 | 84 | 16 |
| 5 | 84 | 16 |
| 6 | 84 | 16 |
| 7 | 84 | 16 |
| 8 | 83 | 17 |
| 9 | 83 | 17 |
| 10 | 83 | 17 |
| 11 | 83 | 17 |
| 12 | 83 | 17 |
| 13 | 83 | 17 |
| 14 | 83 | 17 |
| 15 | 83 | 17 |
| 16 | 83 | 17 |
| 17 | 83 | 17 |
| 18 | 83 | 17 |
| 19 | 83 | 17 |
| 20 | 83 | 17 |
| 21 | 83 | 17 |
| 22 | 83 | 17 |
| 23 | 84 | 16 |
| 24 | 84 | 16 |
| 25 | 84 | 16 |
| 26 | 84 | 16 |
| 27 | 83 | 17 |
| 28 | 83 | 17 |
| 29 | 82 | 18 |
| 30 | 81 | 19 |
| 31 | 80 | 20 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Khobar gets around 17 mm of rain over 2.8 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 9% and peaks near 10% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 10 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 10 |
| 7 | 10 |
| 8 | 10 |
| 9 | 10 |
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| 11 | 10 |
| 12 | 10 |
| 13 | 10 |
| 14 | 10 |
| 15 | 10 |
| 16 | 9 |
| 17 | 9 |
| 18 | 9 |
| 19 | 9 |
| 20 | 9 |
| 21 | 8 |
| 22 | 8 |
| 23 | 8 |
| 24 | 8 |
| 25 | 8 |
| 26 | 8 |
| 27 | 8 |
| 28 | 8 |
| 29 | 8 |
| 30 | 8 |
| 31 | 8 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 48% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 6% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 |
| Comfortable (%) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Humid (%) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Muggy (%) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 26 | 25 | 16 |
| 2 | 34 | 26 | 25 | 15 |
| 3 | 35 | 26 | 24 | 15 |
| 4 | 35 | 27 | 24 | 14 |
| 5 | 36 | 27 | 23 | 13 |
| 6 | 37 | 27 | 23 | 13 |
| 7 | 38 | 27 | 22 | 12 |
| 8 | 39 | 27 | 22 | 11 |
| 9 | 41 | 28 | 22 | 10 |
| 10 | 42 | 28 | 22 | 9 |
| 11 | 43 | 28 | 21 | 8 |
| 12 | 44 | 28 | 21 | 7 |
| 13 | 45 | 28 | 21 | 6 |
| 14 | 47 | 28 | 20 | 5 |
| 15 | 48 | 28 | 20 | 4 |
| 16 | 50 | 28 | 19 | 3 |
| 17 | 51 | 28 | 18 | 3 |
| 18 | 52 | 28 | 18 | 2 |
| 19 | 53 | 28 | 17 | 2 |
| 20 | 54 | 28 | 16 | 2 |
| 21 | 56 | 28 | 15 | 1 |
| 22 | 57 | 28 | 14 | 1 |
| 23 | 57 | 28 | 14 | 1 |
| 24 | 57 | 29 | 13 | 1 |
| 25 | 58 | 29 | 12 | 1 |
| 26 | 58 | 29 | 12 | 1 |
| 27 | 58 | 29 | 12 | 1 |
| 28 | 59 | 28 | 12 | 1 |
| 29 | 60 | 28 | 11 | 1 |
| 30 | 60 | 28 | 11 | 1 |
| 31 | 61 | 27 | 11 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 18 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 18 km/h on the calmest days to 19 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| 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 | 18 | light breeze |
| 2 | 18 | light breeze |
| 3 | 18 | light breeze |
| 4 | 18 | light breeze |
| 5 | 18 | light breeze |
| 6 | 18 | light breeze |
| 7 | 18 | light breeze |
| 8 | 18 | light breeze |
| 9 | 18 | light breeze |
| 10 | 18 | light breeze |
| 11 | 18 | light breeze |
| 12 | 19 | light breeze |
| 13 | 19 | light breeze |
| 14 | 19 | light breeze |
| 15 | 19 | light breeze |
| 16 | 18 | light breeze |
| 17 | 18 | light breeze |
| 18 | 18 | light breeze |
| 19 | 18 | light breeze |
| 20 | 18 | light breeze |
| 21 | 18 | light breeze |
| 22 | 18 | light breeze |
| 23 | 18 | light breeze |
| 24 | 18 | light breeze |
| 25 | 18 | light breeze |
| 26 | 18 | light breeze |
| 27 | 18 | light breeze |
| 28 | 18 | light breeze |
| 29 | 18 | light breeze |
| 30 | 18 | light breeze |
| 31 | 18 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 10 h 30 min at the start of December to 10 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:15 AM to 6:31 AM, and sunset from 4:43 PM to 4:54 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:43 | 4:43 | 4:43 | 4:43 | 4:43 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:46 | 4:46 | 4:47 | 4:47 | 4:47 | 4:48 | 4:48 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:51 | 4:51 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:53 | 4:54 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.5 | 6:15 | 4:43 |
| 2 | 10.5 | 6:15 | 4:43 |
| 3 | 10.5 | 6:16 | 4:43 |
| 4 | 10.4 | 6:17 | 4:43 |
| 5 | 10.4 | 6:18 | 4:43 |
| 6 | 10.4 | 6:18 | 4:44 |
| 7 | 10.4 | 6:19 | 4:44 |
| 8 | 10.4 | 6:20 | 4:44 |
| 9 | 10.4 | 6:20 | 4:44 |
| 10 | 10.4 | 6:21 | 4:44 |
| 11 | 10.4 | 6:22 | 4:45 |
| 12 | 10.4 | 6:22 | 4:45 |
| 13 | 10.4 | 6:23 | 4:45 |
| 14 | 10.4 | 6:23 | 4:45 |
| 15 | 10.4 | 6:24 | 4:46 |
| 16 | 10.4 | 6:24 | 4:46 |
| 17 | 10.4 | 6:25 | 4:47 |
| 18 | 10.4 | 6:26 | 4:47 |
| 19 | 10.4 | 6:26 | 4:47 |
| 20 | 10.4 | 6:27 | 4:48 |
| 21 | 10.4 | 6:27 | 4:48 |
| 22 | 10.4 | 6:28 | 4:49 |
| 23 | 10.4 | 6:28 | 4:49 |
| 24 | 10.4 | 6:28 | 4:50 |
| 25 | 10.4 | 6:29 | 4:50 |
| 26 | 10.4 | 6:29 | 4:51 |
| 27 | 10.4 | 6:30 | 4:51 |
| 28 | 10.4 | 6:30 | 4:52 |
| 29 | 10.4 | 6:30 | 4:52 |
| 30 | 10.4 | 6:31 | 4:53 |
| 31 | 10.4 | 6:31 | 4:54 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 3.87 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.87 kWh/m² to a high of 7.56 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 3.87 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 2 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 3 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 4 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.9 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Khobar
None of Khobar's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Khobar sees seasonal dust haze (February–August), heaviest in May.
Is December a good time to visit Khobar?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is one of the better times to visit Khobar for general sightseeing.
What to pack for Khobar in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Khobar sees daytime highs around 22°C and nights near 17°C. Little to plan around — just the basics.
Sea temperature near Khobar in December
The nearest coast averages about 22°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 20 km away) is warmest in August at about 34°C and coldest in February near 18°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Mar 14 to Jan 3 — about 9.7 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 19 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 26 | 22 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Cool |
| Feb | 18 | Cool |
| Mar | 20 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 23 | Refreshing |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 32 | Tropical |
| Aug | 34 | Tropical |
| Sep | 33 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 26 | Warm |
| Dec | 22 | Refreshing |
UV index in Khobar in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Khobar peaks around July 18 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 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) | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 7 | High |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | High |
| Nov | 5 | Moderate |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Khobar in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Khobar is worst in July — around 83 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.3× the cleanest month (November, 37 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) | 50 | 49 | 56 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 83 | 80 | 58 | 48 | 37 | 44 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | Poor |
| Feb | 49 | Poor |
| Mar | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 66 | Unhealthy |
| May | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 83 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 80 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 58 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 48 | Poor |
| Nov | 37 | Poor |
| Dec | 44 | Poor |
Where is Khobar?
Khobar sits at 26.3°N, 50.2°E, 8 m above sea level, in Saudi Arabia. The nearest listed city is Thuqbah, 2.0 km away.
Topography around Khobar
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Khobar.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Khobar has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 46 m around an average of 9 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 139 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 185 m.
The land around Khobar is covered by artificial surfaces (59%) and water (25%) within 3 km, water (47%), bare terrain (31%) and artificial surfaces (21%) within 16 km, and water (49%) and bare terrain (46%) 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 Khobar (26.2794°, 50.2083°, elevation 8 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).