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Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

Buraidah

360Sunny Days/yr
91°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation745kCenter elevation1,988 ft
Quick Read

Hot season is intense, with mostly dry year-round. The hottest stretch is likely to shape daily routines. The air stays fairly dry through the year. Air quality can be a watchout.

Intense hot seasonNo real winterDry year-round
Place

Where It Is

Location Context
Buraidah, Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Latitude26.33°
Longitude43.97°
Population745k
Center elevation1,988 ft
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Province / Region Context

Al-Qassim RegionAdministrative region of Saudi Arabia

The Qassim Province, also known as the Qassim Region, is one of the 13 provinces of Saudi Arabia. Located at the heart of the country near the geographic center of the Arabian Peninsula, it has a population of 1,336,179 and an area of 58,046 km2. It is considered one of the breadbaskets of the country due to its agricultural tradition and resources.Wikipedia

Country: Saudi Arabia
Outdoors

Nature Access

Nature & Park Feeds

Closest protected landscapes, reserves, and big park systems surfaced from the same nearby feeds used in compare.

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Daily life

Livability

Internet
Country Broadband
43.6
subscriptions per 100 people
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The year

Climate

Sunshine
360
sunny days per year
99% of the year
Avg High Temp
91°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Dry air
12% warm season / 50% cool season
Comfort Score
42/100
Challenging
Temp Swing
42°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
4"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
0"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
97
Moderate · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

Monthly Temperature
Daylight Span (Sunrise to Sunset)
Precipitation Distribution
4" of precipitation per year
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Humidity Through The Year
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dry air much of the year
Summer 12% · Winter 50% · Jun-Jan 11-56%
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