Al Ḩabīlayn, Yemen

Laḩij · Yemen

Al Ḩabīlayn is a mid-size city in Laḩij, Yemen with a population of 43,570. Elevation: 2,067 ft (630 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

43,570 Population 206/sq mi density
2,067 ft Elevation 630 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
13.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Aden Timezone

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About Al Ḩabīlayn

Nashshan is the name of an ancient South Arabian city in the northern al-Jawf region of present day Yemen, originally independent but later subsumed into the territory of the ancient Kingdom of Ma'in between the 6th and 4th centuries BC. Like many other city-states of the Jawf, Nashshan functioned as the name of both the city and the tribe.

People

Population43,570
Density206/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain13.8 in/yr
Elevation2,067 ft (630 m)
Population43,570
Population Density206 / sq mi
Elevation2,067 ft (630 m)
Coordinates13.5200°, 44.8508°
TimezoneAsia/Aden
Country🇾🇪 Yemen
State / ProvinceLaḩij
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation13.8 inches (351 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Ḩabīlayn

Al Ḩabīlayn is a mid-size city in Yemen (Laḩij) with a population of 43,570. The city sits at an elevation of 2,067 feet (630 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.

Climate in Al Ḩabīlayn

Al Ḩabīlayn has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Jun (30.4°C), the coldest is Jan (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 276 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21°C / 70°F 12.8° / 30.3° 6.9
Feb 22.2°C / 72°F 14.2° / 32.3° 4.2
Mar 24.5°C / 76°F 15.7° / 34.4° 6.4
Apr 26.7°C / 80°F 18.8° / 36° 7.0
May 29.1°C / 84°F 21.3° / 39.1° 5.9
Jun 30.4°C / 87°F 23.6° / 40.1° 27.5
Jul 30.3°C / 87°F 23° / 40.6° 47.3
Aug 29.6°C / 85°F 23.1° / 38.4° 48.0
Sep 29.3°C / 85°F 22.4° / 38.9° 47.5
Oct 25.8°C / 78°F 17.3° / 36° 52.2
Nov 23.3°C / 74°F 15.9° / 32.6° 8.5
Dec 21.2°C / 70°F 12.7° / 31° 14.6
Al Ḩabīlayn has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,067 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Yemen avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation2,067 ft (630 m)
Area211.7 sq mi (548.3 km²)
Population Density206/sq mi
Coordinates13.5200°N, 44.8508°E
TimezoneAsia/Aden

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.8"
64% below Yemen avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 19, 2016.

May 24, 2016 28 km WNW of Al Bayda, Yemen M4.9 82 km
Nov 22, 1991 7 km NW of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen M4.7 94 km
May 19, 1992 9 km W of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen M4.5 96 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 79 km
Nov 1, 1993 27 km WNW of Village of ALAMRAH, Yemen M3.9 150 km
Mar 25, 1991 33 km E of Aden, Yemen M3.8 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Mekunu:sagar Category 1 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dhamar, Harras of (118 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Dhamar, Harras of Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) 1937 118 km
Sawad, Harra Es- Volcanic field 1,737 m (5,699 ft) 1253 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
May 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 1.2 in Warmest
July 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
August 78°F (25°C) 2.0 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
December 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in

Al Ḩabīlayn has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 62°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Al Ḩabīlayn

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
إذاعة دار الحديث السلفية بالضالع - MP3 128 kbps

Clinics in Al Ḩabīlayn

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah al Malah
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah ar Rahah
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah as Suraya
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah ath Thamri
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah Dabsan
Markaz al Habilayn lil Umumah wa at Tufulah

Gas Stations in Al Ḩabīlayn

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

YE #6345915429
YE #6345915452

Airports Near Al Ḩabīlayn

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aden International AirportADELarge Airport
Al Anad Air Base-Medium Airport
Taiz International AirportTAIMedium Airport
Ad-Dali AirportDHLSmall Airport
Al-Bayda AirportBYDSmall Airport
Little Aden Airfield-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Aden

🇾🇪 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 population of Al Ḩabīlayn?

Al Ḩabīlayn has a population of 43,570 residents and is located in Yemen. The population density is 206 people per square mile, spread across 211.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Ḩabīlayn?

Al Ḩabīlayn has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 13.8 inches.

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