Al Jubail Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Al Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Al Jubail sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 106 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Al Jubail can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 24 mm (0.9 in) of precipitation over 6 rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 0 mm (0 in) of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 40°C (104°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Al Jubail Temperature page.

Al Jubail's average annual precipitation is 106 mm (4.2 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Al Jubail:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Al Jubail's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Al Jubail Climate page.