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Al Maḩwīt, Yemen

Al Mahwit Governorate · Yemen

Al Maḩwīt is a small city in Al Mahwit Governorate, Yemen with a population of 10,593. Elevation: 6,969 ft (2,124 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

10,593 Population 22/sq mi density
6,969 ft Elevation 2,124 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
7.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Aden Timezone

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About Al Maḩwīt

Al Maḩwīt

Al Mahwit is one of the governorates of Yemen.

People

Population10,593
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain7.3 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation6,969 ft (2,124 m)
Population10,593
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation6,969 ft (2,124 m)
Coordinates15.4701°, 43.5448°
TimezoneAsia/Aden
Country🇾🇪 Yemen
State / ProvinceAl Mahwit Governorate
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation7.3 inches (185 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Maḩwīt

Al Maḩwīt is a small city in Yemen (Al Mahwit Governorate) with a population of 10,593. The city sits at an elevation of 6,969 feet (2,124 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.

Climate in Al Maḩwīt

Al Maḩwīt has an average annual temperature of 22°C (72°F). The hottest month is Jun (26.5°C), the coldest is Dec (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 196 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.9°C / 64°F 8.8° / 27.8° 6.5
Feb 19.5°C / 67°F 11° / 30.3° 4.2
Mar 21.3°C / 70°F 12.6° / 31.9° 2.7
Apr 23°C / 73°F 14.8° / 32.8° 4.8
May 24.9°C / 77°F 16.1° / 35.3° 6.2
Jun 26.5°C / 80°F 18° / 36.1° 20.1
Jul 24.5°C / 76°F 17.6° / 34.6° 26.8
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 17.4° / 33° 78.8
Sep 24.5°C / 76°F 15.6° / 33.8° 4.4
Oct 21.6°C / 71°F 12.1° / 32.2° 16.8
Nov 19.5°C / 67°F 10.1° / 29.5° 10.4
Dec 17.7°C / 64°F 8.5° / 27.8° 14.4
Al Maḩwīt has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 7.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,969 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above Yemen avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,969 ft (2,124 m)
Area492.3 sq mi (1,275.0 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates15.4701°N, 43.5448°W
TimezoneAsia/Aden

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.3"
81% below Yemen avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 30, 2011 88 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen M4.5 143 km
May 3, 2011 75 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen M4.5 148 km
Jul 14, 1997 110 km NW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen M4.4 142 km
May 7, 1993 80 km SSW of Al Jar?d?yah, Saudi Arabia M4.4 110 km
Apr 7, 1996 112 km SSE of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia M4.1 133 km
Aug 9, 2016 8 km ENE of Ban? al ‘Aww?m, Yemen M4.1 20 km
Jan 8, 2007 80 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen M4.0 150 km
Sep 13, 2016 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen M4.0 108 km
May 3, 1996 64 km SW of Al Jar?d?yah, Saudi Arabia M3.9 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arhab, Harra of (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arhab, Harra of Volcanic field 3,100 m (10,171 ft) 500 60 km
Zubair Group Shield 191 m (627 ft) 2013 154 km
Dhamar, Harras of Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) 1937 157 km
Haylan, Jabal Volcanic field 1,550 m (5,085 ft) -1200 167 km
Zukur Shield 624 m (2,047 ft) Unknown 183 km
Tair, Jebel at Stratovolcano 244 m (801 ft) 2008 184 km
Yar, Jabal Volcanic field 305 m (1,001 ft) 1810 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
February 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
July 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in
August 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in Wettest
September 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Al Maḩwīt has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 65°F in December to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and February the driest (0.1").

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Farmers Markets in Al Maḩwīt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
سوق الأحد

Hotels in Al Maḩwīt

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Almahweet Hotel
فندق الماجد

Clinics in Al Maḩwīt

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah ar Riyadi
Markaz al Hilal al Ahmar
Wahdah Sihhiyah `Aramid
Wahdah Sihhiyah al `Urqub
Wahdah Sihhiyah al Hawasilah
Wahdah Sihhiyah al Qiblah
Wahdah Sihhiyah Bayt al Bashari

Airports Near Al Maḩwīt

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sanaa International AirportSAHLarge Airport
Hodeida International AirportMedium Airport
Abs AirportEABSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Maḩwīt

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد الريادي

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Aden
Elevation
2,000 m (6,562 ft)
Area
1,275.0 km² (492.2 mi²)

🇾🇪 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 Maḩwīt

What is the population of Al Maḩwīt?

Al Maḩwīt has a population of 10,593 residents and is located in Yemen. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 492.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Maḩwīt?

Al Maḩwīt has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.3 inches.

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