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Al ‘Urrah, Yemen

Sanaa Governorate · Yemen

Al ‘Urrah is a small town in Sanaa Governorate, Yemen with a population of 0. Elevation: 6,624 ft (2,019 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

6,624 ft Elevation 2,019 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
8.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Aden Timezone

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About Al ‘Urrah

Al ‘Urrah

Sanaa, also spelled San'a' or Sana, is a governorate of Yemen. The capital is Sanaa, which is also the national capital. However, the city of Sanaa is not part of the governorate but instead forms the separate governorate of Amanat Al-Asemah. The Governorate covers an area of 13,850 km2 (5,350 sq mi). As of 2004, the population was 2,918,379 inhabitants. Within this place is Jabal An-Nabi Shu'ayb or Jabal Hadhur, the highest mountain in the nation and the Arabian Peninsula.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain8.1 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation6,624 ft (2,019 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation6,624 ft (2,019 m)
Coordinates15.2467°, 43.8883°
TimezoneAsia/Aden
Country🇾🇪 Yemen
State / ProvinceSanaa Governorate
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation8.1 inches (207 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al ‘Urrah

Al ‘Urrah is a small town in Yemen (Sanaa Governorate) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 6,624 feet (2,019 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.

Al ‘Urrah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 8.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,624 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above Yemen avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,624 ft (2,019 m)
Area1,332.1 sq mi (3,450.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates15.2467°N, 43.8883°W
TimezoneAsia/Aden

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.1"
79% below Yemen avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.50"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 13, 2016.

Aug 9, 2016 8 km ENE of Ban? al ‘Aww?m, Yemen M4.1 47 km
Sep 13, 2016 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen M4.0 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arhab, Harra of (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arhab, Harra of Volcanic field 3,100 m (10,171 ft) 500 47 km
Dhamar, Harras of Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) 1937 113 km
Haylan, Jabal Volcanic field 1,550 m (5,085 ft) -1200 131 km
Zukur Shield 624 m (2,047 ft) Unknown 183 km
Zubair Group Shield 191 m (627 ft) 2013 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in
February 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
June 80°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest
July 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in
August 78°F (26°C) 1.5 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
November 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Al ‘Urrah has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 65°F in December to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and October the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Al ‘Urrah

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة النصر حمر
مدرسة عمر بن عبدالعزيز
عمر بن عبدالعزيز
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Radio Stations near Al ‘Urrah

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sam FM MP3
Sayun Radio MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Al ‘Urrah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dar al Hajar

Castles in Al ‘Urrah

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

الخربة

Clinics in Al ‘Urrah

22 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Markaz as Sihhiy as Subat
Al Markaz as Sihhiy as Sulf
Al Markaz as Sihhiy Bani Yussif
Al Markaz as Sihhiy Bayt al Maallami
Al Markaz as Sihhiy Bayt al Uwadi
Al Markaz as Sihhiy Bayt ar Ramim
Al Markaz as Sihhiy Dawqid al Judaan
Al Markaz as Sihhiy Ghabsh
Al Markaz as Sihhiy Hayran
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah al Hudayni an Nimri
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah al Jalb
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah al Juwamirrah
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah al Mainah
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah an Nakhlah
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah Bani al Khatabi
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah Bani Muhalhal
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah Bayt al Marulah
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah Rab Naam
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah Wadi Qiba
hospital
Wahdah Sihhiyah bi Qaryat as Sawabat
الوحدة الصحية - شط البصل

Airports Near Al ‘Urrah

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sanaa International AirportSAHLarge 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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Al ‘Urrah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.1 inches.

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