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Jawf al Maqbābah, Yemen

Abyan Governorate · Yemen

Jawf al Maqbābah is a small city in Abyan Governorate, Yemen with a population of 14,175. Elevation: 3,015 ft (919 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,175 Population 11/sq mi density
3,015 ft Elevation 919 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
6.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Aden Timezone

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About Jawf al Maqbābah

Jawf umm maqbabah is a village in south-western Yemen. It is located in the Abyan Governorate.

People

Population14,175
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain6.1 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation3,015 ft (919 m)
Population14,175
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation3,015 ft (919 m)
Coordinates13.8378°, 45.8349°
TimezoneAsia/Aden
Country🇾🇪 Yemen
State / ProvinceAbyan Governorate
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation6.1 inches (156 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jawf al Maqbābah

Jawf al Maqbābah is a small city in Yemen (Abyan Governorate) with a population of 14,175. The city sits at an elevation of 3,015 feet (919 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.

Climate in Jawf al Maqbābah

Jawf al Maqbābah has an average annual temperature of 22.6°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jun (27.2°C), the coldest is Dec (17.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 55 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.7°C / 64°F 7° / 29.2° 0.8
Feb 19.3°C / 67°F 9.5° / 31.2° 1.5
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 11.3° / 31.8° 4.7
Apr 22.6°C / 73°F 13.7° / 32.6° 3.5
May 25.2°C / 77°F 16.1° / 35.9° 1.1
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 18.6° / 36.8° 0.6
Jul 27°C / 81°F 19.2° / 37.2° 4.6
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 19° / 36.4° 3.9
Sep 26.1°C / 79°F 17.1° / 35.7° 1.3
Oct 22.3°C / 72°F 12.5° / 32.5° 28.7
Nov 19.5°C / 67°F 10° / 29.9° 2.1
Dec 17.3°C / 63°F 6.9° / 29.2° 2.5
Jawf al Maqbābah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 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 6.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,015 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Yemen avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,015 ft (919 m)
Area1,346.1 sq mi (3,486.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates13.8378°N, 45.8349°W
TimezoneAsia/Aden

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.1"
84% below Yemen avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.98"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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 61 km
Mar 18, 2015 18 km NNE of Jawf al Maqb?bah, Yemen M4.4 18 km
Jul 19, 2016 37 km NNE of Ahl Mohammed bin Ahmed, Yemen M4.2 41 km
Mar 25, 1991 33 km E of Aden, Yemen M3.8 129 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 1 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sawad, Harra Es- (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sawad, Harra Es- Volcanic field 1,737 m (5,699 ft) 1253 42 km
Dhamar, Harras of Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) 1937 150 km
Haylan, Jabal Volcanic field 1,550 m (5,085 ft) -1200 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
June 85°F (29°C) 0.6 in Warmest
July 85°F (29°C) 0.6 in
August 84°F (29°C) 1.0 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest

Jawf al Maqbābah has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 68°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 6.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.0") and December the driest (0.1").

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Clinics in Jawf al Maqbābah

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah al Qawz
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah am `Ayn
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah am Rakid
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah Daman
Markaz Sihhi al Hidn
Markaz Sihhi Daman

Gas Stations in Jawf al Maqbābah

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

YE #8764576079
YE #8764576097
YE #8765173621
YE #8770714505

Airports Near Jawf al Maqbābah

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al-Bayda AirportBYDSmall Airport
Dathina AirportDAHSmall Airport
Mukeiras AirportUKRSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Aden
Elevation
919 m (3,015 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 Jawf al Maqbābah

What is the population of Jawf al Maqbābah?

Jawf al Maqbābah has a population of 14,175 residents and is located in Yemen. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 1,346.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jawf al Maqbābah?

Jawf al Maqbābah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.1 inches.

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