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Qalansīyah, Yemen

Soqatra · Yemen

Qalansīyah is a small town in Soqatra, Yemen with a population of 3,500. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

3,500 Population 1/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
2.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Aden Timezone

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About Qalansīyah

Qalansīyah

Qulensya is a town on the main island of Socotra, Yemen. It is located in the Qulensya wa Abd al Kuri District, and its approximate population is 4,000.

People

Population3,500
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain2.7 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population3,500
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates12.6896°, 53.4871°
TimezoneAsia/Aden
Country🇾🇪 Yemen
State / ProvinceSoqatra
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation2.7 inches (69 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Qalansīyah

Qalansīyah is a small town in Yemen (Soqatra) with a population of 3,500. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.

Qalansīyah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 2.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above Yemen avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area2,983.4 sq mi (7,727.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates12.6896°N, 53.4871°W
TimezoneAsia/Aden

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.7"
93% below Yemen avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 0.79"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 13, 2025.

Feb 16, 2020 129 km NNW of Qalans?yah, Yemen M4.3 131 km
Jun 13, 2025 86 km N of Hadibu, Yemen M4.3 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Tej Category 3 121 km
2020 Gati Category 3 232 km
2018 Mekunu:sagar Category 2 228 km
2015 Chapala Category 4 80 km
2015 Megh Category 3 2 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
May 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
August 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
September 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
October 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Wettest
December 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in

Qalansīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 2.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.8") and September the driest (0.0").

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Gas Stations in Qalansīyah

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

YE #1061622161

Airports Near Qalansīyah

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Socotra AirportSCTMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Aden
Elevation
8 m (26 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 Qalansīyah

What is the population of Qalansīyah?

Qalansīyah has a population of 3,500 residents and is located in Yemen. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,983.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qalansīyah?

Qalansīyah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.7 inches.

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