Nişāb, Yemen

Shabwah · Yemen

Nişāb is a small city in Shabwah, Yemen with a population of 11,368. Elevation: 3,570 ft (1,088 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

11,368 Population 37/sq mi density
3,570 ft Elevation 1,088 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
5.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Aden Timezone

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About Nişāb

Nisab ili Ansab je drevni grad na jugoistoku Jemena, u unutrašnjosti muhafaze Šabve, s karakterističnim kućama od nepečene opeke obojenijih vapnom.

People

Population11,368
Density37/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain5.4 in/yr
Elevation3,570 ft (1,088 m)
Population11,368
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation3,570 ft (1,088 m)
Coordinates14.5074°, 46.4935°
TimezoneAsia/Aden
Country🇾🇪 Yemen
State / ProvinceShabwah
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation5.4 inches (137 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nişāb

Nişāb is a small city in Yemen (Shabwah) with a population of 11,368. The city sits at an elevation of 3,570 feet (1,088 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.

Climate in Nişāb

Nişāb has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.9°C), the coldest is Dec (18.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 26 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 7.3° / 31.5° 0.1
Feb 20.8°C / 69°F 10° / 33.7° 0.1
Mar 22.8°C / 73°F 12.3° / 34.5° 6.4
Apr 24.8°C / 77°F 14.7° / 35.6° 4.4
May 27.6°C / 82°F 17.6° / 37.9° 1.8
Jun 29.7°C / 85°F 20.3° / 39.2° 0.2
Jul 29.9°C / 86°F 21.1° / 39.7° 2.1
Aug 29.8°C / 86°F 21.6° / 39.3° 2.7
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 18.8° / 37.8° 0.5
Oct 24.3°C / 76°F 14.1° / 34.9° 7.2
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 11.5° / 31.7° 0.7
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 6.5° / 31.1° 0.1
Nişāb has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,570 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above Yemen avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation3,570 ft (1,088 m)
Area308.3 sq mi (798.5 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates14.5074°N, 46.4935°E
TimezoneAsia/Aden

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.4"
86% below Yemen avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 0.90"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 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 M4.9 134 km
Mar 18, 2015 18 km NNE of Jawf al Maqb?bah, Yemen M4.4 85 km
Jul 19, 2016 37 km NNE of Ahl Mohammed bin Ahmed, Yemen M4.2 144 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
2015 Chapala Category 1 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sawad, Harra Es- (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sawad, Harra Es- Volcanic field 1,737 m (5,699 ft) 1253 111 km
Haylan, Jabal Volcanic field 1,550 m (5,085 ft) -1200 180 km
Dhamar, Harras of Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) 1937 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Wettest
May 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
June 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
November 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in

Nişāb has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 65°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (0.9") and October the driest (0.1").

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Clinics in Nişāb

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Markaz al Umumah wa at Tufulah Nisab
Wahdah as Salbah as Sihhiyah
Wahdah Sihhiyah an Nuqub
Wahdah Siqam as Sihhiyah
Wahdat al `Awshah as Sihhiyah
Wahdat al Jufar as Sihhiyah

Airports Near Nişāb

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ataq AirportAXKMedium Airport
Dathina AirportDAHSmall 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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What is the population of Nişāb?

Nişāb has a population of 11,368 residents and is located in Yemen. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 308.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nişāb?

Nişāb has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 5.4 inches.

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