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Khamis Mushait

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Khamis Mushait month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Khamis Mushait are typically February, March and November, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 9°C), and August the wettest (about 47 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January20.68.5410.7
February21.910.3710.8
March23.812.11011.2
April25.313.63911.7
May28.516.12111.4
June31.817.9511.1
July30.918.82110.1
August29.717.74710.3
September30.016.5710.9
October26.313.1611.1
November23.510.7510.6
December21.58.7110.4

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1991

    During the Gulf War in 1991, the US Air Force had a base here from which they launched bombers on Baghdad.

  2. Gulf War deployment

    During the Gulf War in 1991, the US Air Force used King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait to launch bombers on Baghdad.

  3. Gulf War operations · 1991

    During the Gulf War in 1991, the US Air Force had a base here from which they launched bombers on Baghdad.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

  • Mushayt Ibn Salem

    The head of the Shahran tribe and guardian of the market after whom the city's family name Al-Mushayt is referenced.

Local business and employers

  • Mushayt Palace Hotel

    A notable hotel located in Khamis Mushayt.

  • Trident Hotel

    A notable hotel located in Khamis Mushayt.

  • Al-Hayat Hospital

    A notable hospital located in Khamis Mushayt.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Qusoor Al Mushait

    Wikidata places this site in Khamis Mushait.

  • King Khalid Air Base

    A military airbase featuring a 12,400 ft paved runway and F-15 service facilities.

  • Khamis Souk

    A souk in Khamis Mushait noted for silver jewellery.

  • Silver Souq

    A souk in Khamis Mushait noted for silver jewellery.

  • Spice Souk

    A notable souk located in Khamis Mushait.

  • Mushayt Palace Hotel

    A notable hotel located in Khamis Mushait.

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01 · Overview

Khamis Mushait, in brief

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02 · History

How Khamis Mushait took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Khamis Mushait

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Khamis Mushait

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Khamis Mushait

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08 · Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Khamis Mushait

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01 · Q&A

Where is Khamis Mushait located and what are its coordinates?

Khamis Mushait is situated in Saudi Arabia at geographic coordinates 18.3000, 42.7333, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Khamis Mushait?

Khamis Mushait has a recorded population of approximately 387,553 and observes the Asia/Riyadh time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Khamis Mushait?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Khamis Mushait include AR-SA, with SAR used for local transactions.

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