Mocha, Yemen
Ta‘izz · Yemen
Mocha is a small city in Ta‘izz, Yemen with a population of 14,562. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 86°F (30°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Mocha
Mokha, also spelled Mocha or Mukha, is a port city on the Red Sea coast of Yemen. Until Aden and al Hudaydah eclipsed it in the 19th century, Mokha was the principal port for Yemen's capital, Sanaa. Long known for its coffee trade, the city gave its name to Mocha coffee.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,562 |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.3181°, 43.2499° |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
| Country | 🇾🇪 Yemen |
| State / Province | Ta‘izz |
| Average Temperature | 86°F (30°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.7 inches (43 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mocha
Mocha is a small city in Yemen (Ta‘izz) with a population of 14,562. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 86°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.
Climate in Mocha
Mocha has an average annual temperature of 29.4°C (85°F). The hottest month is Sep (31.9°C), the coldest is Jan (26.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 605 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 86.1°F |
| 59% above Yemen avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.3181°N, 43.2499°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hanish (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hanish | Shield | 422 m (1,385 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Zukur | Shield | 624 m (2,047 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 154 km |
| Dubbi | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1861 | 159 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in |
Mocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 79°F in January to 92°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 1.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.4") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Mocha
10 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة الكويت الأساسية | - | - | - | - |
| As Sa'eed Mixed Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| السعيدة | - | - | - | - |
| الكويت | - | - | - | - |
| الشاذلي | - | - | - | - |
| عائشة السروري | - | - | - | - |
| الهليبي | - | - | - | - |
| حمود الدخين | - | - | - | - |
| الزهراء | - | - | - | - |
| الهليبي | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mocha
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Mocha
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Mokha market |
Hotels in Mocha
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mocha
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mocha
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mocha
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mocha
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mocha
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mokha International Airport | - | Large Airport |
| Assab International Airport | ASA | Medium Airport |
| New Mocha | - | Small Airport |
| Perim / Mayyun East Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Perim Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Sayma | - | Small Airport |
| Sayma Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mocha
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| مكتب بريد المخا |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mocha
What is the population of Mocha?
Mocha has a population of 14,562 residents and is located in Yemen..
What is the weather like in Mocha?
Mocha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 1.7 inches.
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