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Riyadh

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Location & Surroundings

Riyadh is the capital city of Saudi Arabia with 4,205,961 inhabitants, at 612 m elevation. The nearest airport is Riyadh Air Base, 2 km away.

Also known as: الرياض · Riade · Riad · Эр-Рияд · Riyad · リヤド

Overview

Riyadh is capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia — AR عاصمة المملكة العربية السعودية.

It is located in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia.

Established in 1746-00-00.

The population is about 7,009,100 (2022).

It covers about 1,798 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 612 metre.

Also known as: Reyadh, AlRiyadh, Al-Riyadh, Al Riyadh

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Coat of arms

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Locator map

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Banner

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Basic Data

  • Country Saudi Arabia
  • Located in Riyadh Province
  • Area 1,798 square kilometre
  • Type capital of a political entity (PPLC)
  • capital of a political entity designated as an independent state

Geography

  • Coordinates
    24° 41' 16" N, 46° 43' 19" E
  • Elevation DEM: 612 m
  • Timezone Asia/Riyadh
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 4,205,961
  • Pop. Density 20,826 p/km²
  • Built-up 45.7%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Rial (SAR)
  • Phone Prefix +966

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Alternate Names

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リヤド
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Ríad
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ରିଆଦ
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Ալ-Ռիադ
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رىياد
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Эр-Рыяд
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རིས་ཡག
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Riaad
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Rihad
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Weather in Riyadh

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riyadh, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 31.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 29.9 to 41.6 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 863 W/m2.

Temperature
31.2 C
Wind
3.0 m/s S (200 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 31.2 3.0 200 10 1,010.0 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 36.7 3.3 290 8 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 180.0 n/a
12h 41.6 6.2 20 7 1,007.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 862.8 n/a
18h 34.3 4.4 67 10 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 131.4 n/a
Tomorrow 29.9 0.7 16 15 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
30h 35.7 3.6 22 11 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 178.5 n/a
36h 40.7 7.5 44 8 1,008.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 859.6 n/a
42h 32.6 4.0 65 14 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 130.1 n/a
Monday 27.9 2.6 11 26 1,010.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
54h 32.6 3.3 110 18 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 179.7 n/a
60h 39.7 4.7 141 8 1,007.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 862.1 n/a
66h 33.2 3.5 92 15 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 128.5 n/a
Tuesday 29.1 0.9 84 18 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riyadh?
Now 31.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 29.9 to 41.6 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 863 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Riyadh today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Riyadh?
Local time is 08:42. Time zone: Asia/Riyadh (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Riyadh?
Riyadh is a capital of a political entity.
How many people live in Riyadh?
Population about 4,205,961.
What is the elevation of Riyadh?
DEM 612 m.
Where is Riyadh located?
It is at 24.68773, 46.72185 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riyadh in?
It is in Saudi Arabia.

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Last updated 2024-03-26
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