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Al Ghayz̧ah, Yemen

Al Mahrah Governorate · Yemen

Al Ghayz̧ah is a small city in Al Mahrah Governorate, Yemen with a population of 10,948. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

10,948 Population 36/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
1.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Aden Timezone

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People

Population10,948
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain1.9 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population10,948
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates16.2079°, 52.1761°
TimezoneAsia/Aden
Country🇾🇪 Yemen
State / ProvinceAl Mahrah Governorate
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation1.9 inches (47 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Ghayz̧ah

Al Ghayz̧ah is a small city in Yemen (Al Mahrah Governorate) with a population of 10,948. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.

Climate in Al Ghayz̧ah

Al Ghayz̧ah has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jun (32.2°C), the coldest is Jan (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 148 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.8°C / 71°F 11.7° / 31.2° 1.0
Feb 23°C / 73°F 14.3° / 33.8° 0.6
Mar 25.6°C / 78°F 17.1° / 35.7° 15.2
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 20.7° / 38.5° 4.3
May 30.8°C / 87°F 23.5° / 41.9° 31.9
Jun 32.2°C / 90°F 24.6° / 43.8° 8.8
Jul 31.3°C / 88°F 24.9° / 42.7° 25.8
Aug 31.1°C / 88°F 24.4° / 41.9° 12.1
Sep 30.4°C / 87°F 23.3° / 41.5° 2.7
Oct 27.9°C / 82°F 20.3° / 38.8° 4.7
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 18.3° / 34.9° 38.7
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 13.1° / 32.1° 2.4
Al Ghayz̧ah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 1.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Yemen avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area305.8 sq mi (792.0 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates16.2079°N, 52.1761°W
TimezoneAsia/Aden

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.9"
95% below Yemen avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 0.31"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 27, 2025.

Sep 27, 2019 145 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen M4.9 147 km
Jul 31, 1997 83 km E of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen M4.7 84 km
Jul 24, 2020 121 km SSW of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen M4.5 122 km
Jan 27, 2025 124 km S of Al Ghayz̧ah, Yemen M4.4 125 km
Aug 26, 2019 147 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen M4.2 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Tej Category 3 47 km
2018 Mekunu:sagar Category 3 175 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.3 in Wettest
May 87°F (30°C) 0.1 in
June 87°F (31°C) 0.1 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 0.3 in
August 83°F (28°C) 0.3 in
September 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
October 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
November 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in

Al Ghayz̧ah has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 73°F in January to 87°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 1.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (0.3") and September the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Al Ghayz̧ah

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Khawla School
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Museums in Al Ghayz̧ah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
متحف الغيضة

Farmers Markets in Al Ghayz̧ah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Suq al Ghaydah
سوق الخضار المركزي
سوق السمك المركزي

Hotels in Al Ghayz̧ah

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dubai plaza hotel
Funduq al Ghaydah
Funduq al Jund
Gulf Stars Hotel
hotel alqaser
الغيضة جراند
فندق الاسد السياحي
فندق الخليج
فندق الرافدين
فندق الرياض
فندق الطاهر
فندق الوفاء
فندق تاج العرب
فندق تاج بلازا

Restaurants in Al Ghayz̧ah

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Almaary restaurant
Alzafran restaurant
مطعم عدن

Cinemas in Al Ghayz̧ah

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

سينما الغيضة

Clinics in Al Ghayz̧ah

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wahdah Sihhiyah al `Abri
Wahdah Sihhiyah Muhayfif

Gas Stations in Al Ghayz̧ah

26 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gas station
YE #1020975070
YE #10828958605
YE #10828958606
YE #10829759324
YE #10831680066
YE #10832287366
YE #10832287372
YE #10832334594
YE #10833618850
YE #10834001758
YE #10834289610
YE #10836437197
YE #10836528863
YE #10836528922
YE #10839141332
YE #10839509760
YE #10839514274
YE #11017882251
YE #7803135144
YE #7806927087
YE #7806927097
YE #7806927116
محطة الغيضة النموذجية
محطة تعبئة غاز
محطه وقود الانوار

Banks in Al Ghayz̧ah

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Bank al Markazi al Yamani
شركة انماء العالمية للصرافة ف المهرة

Airports Near Al Ghayz̧ah

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Ghaydah International AirportAAYMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Ghayz̧ah

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
جامع شحوح
مسجد الجامع الكبير
مسجد الدعوة والتبليغ
مسجد السلف الصالح
مسجد الصحابة
مسجد الفتح
مصلى العيد

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Aden
Elevation
17 m (56 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Al Ghayz̧ah

What is the population of Al Ghayz̧ah?

Al Ghayz̧ah has a population of 10,948 residents and is located in Yemen. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 305.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Ghayz̧ah?

Al Ghayz̧ah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.9 inches.

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