Jabal as-Sūda

Jabal as-Sūda
Highest point
Elevation3,207 m (10,522 ft)
Prominence3,015 m (9,892 ft)
ListingCountry high point
Ultra, Ribu
Coordinates18°16′00″N 42°22′06″E / 18.266717°N 42.368264°E / 18.266717; 42.368264
Naming
Native nameجَبَلُ ٱلسُّودَة (in Arabic)
Geography
Jabal as-Sūda is located in Saudi Arabia
Jabal as-Sūda
Jabal as-Sūda
Location within Saudi Arabia
LocationSaudi Arabia
Parent rangeAsir Mountains

Jabal Soudah (Arabic: جَبَلُ ٱلسُّودَة jabal us-sūda, pronounced [d͡ʒa.bal us.suː.da]) is a peak in the as-Sūda mountains in Saudi Arabia. Jabal as-Sūda is officially recognised by the Saudi authorities as the highest point in Saudi Arabia, with an elevation of 3,207 metres (10,522 ft) and a prominence of 3,015 metres (9,892 ft), though a 2018 survey for Jabal Ferwa measured an elevation of 3,002 metres (9,849 ft), with a prominence slightly lower at 2,999 metres (9,839 ft).

The town of as-Sūda is located nearby Asir National Park. The nearby city of Abha is a tourist centre and has a cable car to the top of the mountain.

Climate

Climate data for Soudah (2,946 metres or 9,665 feet)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 14.8
(58.6)		 16.1
(61.0)		 18.0
(64.4)		 20.2
(68.4)		 22.8
(73.0)		 25.9
(78.6)		 24.8
(76.6)		 24.5
(76.1)		 24.0
(75.2)		 20.0
(68.0)		 17.0
(62.6)		 15.2
(59.4)		 20.3
(68.5)
Daily mean °C (°F) 8.2
(46.8)		 9.4
(48.9)		 11.5
(52.7)		 13.3
(55.9)		 15.7
(60.3)		 18.2
(64.8)		 18.3
(64.9)		 18.2
(64.8)		 16.3
(61.3)		 12.6
(54.7)		 9.8
(49.6)		 8.2
(46.8)		 13.3
(55.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 1.7
(35.1)		 2.7
(36.9)		 5.1
(41.2)		 6.5
(43.7)		 8.6
(47.5)		 10.5
(50.9)		 11.8
(53.2)		 12.0
(53.6)		 8.6
(47.5)		 5.2
(41.4)		 2.7
(36.9)		 1.2
(34.2)		 6.4
(43.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 18
(0.7)		 40
(1.6)		 63
(2.5)		 70
(2.8)		 28
(1.1)		 7
(0.3)		 20
(0.8)		 7
(0.3)		 8
(0.3)		 4
(0.2)		 10
(0.4)		 18
(0.7)		 332
(13.1)
Source: Climate-data.org

Soudah Peaks

On 25 September 2023, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman announced Soudah Peaks Project. Al Soudah Peaks is a luxury mountain tourism destination 3,015 meters above sea level. The project is part of Saudi Vision 2030 and is expected to contribute $7.732 billion to Saudi's GDP and generate thousands of jobs. The project aims to attract 2 million tourists throughout the year by 2033.

See also

References

  1. ↑ https://aldalila.moc.gov.sa/en/route-detail/8b3c81c0-f12f-11ec-8d21-9bb43ea79bd5/grid
  2. ↑ "Wild landscapes and ancient history". visitsaudi.com. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  3. ↑ Gilbertson, Eric; Gilbertson, Matthew (2025). "Determination of new national highpoints of five African and Asian countries: Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Togo". Progress in Physical Geography: Earth and Environment. arXiv:2511.20676. doi:10.1177/03091333251401102.
  4. ↑ Scoles, Sarah (28 December 2025). "Twins' Peaks: The Gilbertson Brothers Want to Rewrite Your Country's Map". New York Times.
  5. ↑ "Habla draws adventure lovers in droves". Saudi Gazette. Abha. 18 July 2018. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  6. ↑ "Mt. Al Souda Cable Car - Cable Car, Abha Traveller Reviews". Tripadvisor. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  7. ↑ "Saudi crown prince launches 'Soudah Peaks' masterplan". Arab News. 25 September 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2024.