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Al ‘Aqabah, Yemen

Al Bayda · Yemen

Al ‘Aqabah is a small town in Al Bayda, Yemen with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,766 ft (2,672 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

8,766 ft Elevation 2,672 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
7.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Aden Timezone

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About Al ‘Aqabah

Al ‘Aqabah

Aqābaʾ is the only coastal city in Jordan and the largest and most populous city on the Gulf of Aqaba. Situated in southernmost Jordan, Aqaba is the administrative center of the Aqaba Governorate. The city had a population of 148,398 in 2015 and a land area of 375 square kilometres (144.8 sq mi). Aqaba has significant trade and tourism. The Port of Aqaba also serves other countries in the region.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain7.5 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation8,766 ft (2,672 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,766 ft (2,672 m)
Coordinates14.2718°, 44.7870°
TimezoneAsia/Aden
Country🇾🇪 Yemen
State / ProvinceAl Bayda
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation7.5 inches (190 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al ‘Aqabah

Al ‘Aqabah is a small town in Yemen (Al Bayda) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,766 feet (2,672 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.

Al ‘Aqabah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,766 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above Yemen avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,766 ft (2,672 m)
Area343.3 sq mi (889.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates14.2718°N, 44.7870°W
TimezoneAsia/Aden

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.5"
80% below Yemen avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.90"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 13, 2016.

May 24, 2016 28 km WNW of Al Bayda, Yemen M4.9 62 km
Nov 22, 1991 7 km NW of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen M4.7 89 km
May 19, 1992 9 km W of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen M4.5 95 km
Mar 18, 2015 18 km NNE of Jawf al Maqb?bah, Yemen M4.4 127 km
Jul 19, 2016 37 km NNE of Ahl Mohammed bin Ahmed, Yemen M4.2 117 km
Sep 13, 2016 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen M4.0 81 km
Nov 1, 1993 27 km WNW of Village of ALAMRAH, Yemen M3.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dhamar, Harras of (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Dhamar, Harras of Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) 1937 36 km
Haylan, Jabal Volcanic field 1,550 m (5,085 ft) -1200 130 km
Sawad, Harra Es- Volcanic field 1,737 m (5,699 ft) 1253 163 km
Arhab, Harra of Volcanic field 3,100 m (10,171 ft) 500 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
February 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
March 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
August 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Al ‘Aqabah has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 59°F in December to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Clinics in Al ‘Aqabah

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Markaz Sihhi ar Riyashiyah
Wahdat Bayt as Suraymi

Airports Near Al ‘Aqabah

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Taiz International AirportTAIMedium Airport
Ad-Dali AirportDHLSmall Airport
Al-Bayda AirportBYDSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Aden
Elevation
2,455 m (8,055 ft)

🇾🇪 About Yemen

Capital Sanaa
Population 28,498,687
Area 527,970 km²
GDP per capita $634
HDI 0.424
Life expectancy 69.3 years
Internet users 13.8%
Urban population 36.6%
Currency YER (Rial)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +967
TLD .ye
Driving side right

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What is the weather like in Al ‘Aqabah?

Al ‘Aqabah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.5 inches.

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