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Lawdar, Yemen

Abyan Governorate · Yemen

Lawdar is a small city in Abyan Governorate, Yemen with a population of 13,461. Elevation: 3,258 ft (993 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

13,461 Population 10/sq mi density
3,258 ft Elevation 993 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
15.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Aden Timezone

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About Lawdar

Lawdar is a town and seat of Lawdar District in south-western Yemen. It is located in the Abyan Governorate. It is served by Lawdar Airport.

People

Population13,461
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain15.9 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation3,258 ft (993 m)
Population13,461
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation3,258 ft (993 m)
Coordinates13.8828°, 45.8686°
TimezoneAsia/Aden
Country🇾🇪 Yemen
State / ProvinceAbyan Governorate
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation15.9 inches (403 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lawdar

Lawdar is a small city in Yemen (Abyan Governorate) with a population of 13,461. The city sits at an elevation of 3,258 feet (993 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.

Climate in Lawdar

Lawdar 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
Lawdar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 363 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,258 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average74.6°F
38% above Yemen avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,258 ft (993 m)
Area1,346.1 sq mi (3,486.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates13.8828°N, 45.8686°W
TimezoneAsia/Aden

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"
58% below Yemen avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.40"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.10"

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 63 km
Mar 18, 2015 18 km NNE of Jawf al Maqb?bah, Yemen M4.4 12 km
Jul 19, 2016 37 km NNE of Ahl Mohammed bin Ahmed, Yemen M4.2 47 km
Mar 25, 1991 33 km E of Aden, Yemen M3.8 135 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 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sawad, Harra Es- (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sawad, Harra Es- Volcanic field 1,737 m (5,699 ft) 1253 43 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 188 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
February 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
April 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest

Lawdar has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 62°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.4") and December the driest (0.1").

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Hotels in Lawdar

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Laudar Hotel

Clinics in Lawdar

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah al Ghafiriyah
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah al Hisn
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah am Sha`ra'
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah am Zawn
مستشفى لودر ( الرأفة )
وحدة صحية المشعة

Gas Stations in Lawdar

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

YE #8765173530

Airports Near Lawdar

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al-Bayda AirportBYDSmall Airport
Dathina AirportDAHSmall Airport
Mukeiras AirportUKRSmall 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Lawdar

What is the population of Lawdar?

Lawdar has a population of 13,461 residents and is located in Yemen. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 1,346.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lawdar?

Lawdar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.9 inches.

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