Topography and Climate
Situatd on the western hilly area of Saudi Arabia (41-42E and 16-20N), between Taif and Asir Mountans, the Baha Region supports a dense vegetation comprised of both arid and tropical plants. The Baha Province is generally divided into the low-lying Tihama, the west facing moisture laden escarpments ranging between 1500 to 2215 m asl . and a generally arid east facing slopes. The area possesses several tourist spots including the historical Dhee Ain village near Al Mikhwa in Tihama area. The open plain in the low lying areas are intersected by several big and small valleys such as Wadi Hasaba, Maleel, Nabira, etc. The escarpments comprise rocky wadis and eroded stony slopes, runnels and ravines. Climate of Baha is greatly influenced by varying topography. It is moderate in summer (Max. up to 230 C.) and cool in winter (Max. up to 120 C) in highlands while it is hot in summer and warm to mild in winter in the low-lying areas such as Mikhwa in Tihama. Annual rainfall is less than 100 mm in the low-lying areas while it is about 250 to 500 mm in highlands
