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Qishn, Yemen

Al Mahrah Governorate · Yemen

Qishn is a small city in Al Mahrah Governorate, Yemen with a population of 7,595. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

7,595 Population 25/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
2.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Aden Timezone

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About Qishn

Qishn is a city in Mahra Governorate which serves as the seat of Qishn District in southern Yemen. Qishn was the historic capital of the Mahra Sultanate and currently serves as the cultural center of the non-Arabic Mahri people.

People

Population7,595
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain2.1 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population7,595
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates15.4241°, 51.6784°
TimezoneAsia/Aden
Country🇾🇪 Yemen
State / ProvinceAl Mahrah Governorate
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average89°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation2.1 inches (53 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Qishn

Qishn is a small city in Yemen (Al Mahrah Governorate) with a population of 7,595. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.

Qishn has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 2.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 89°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Yemen avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average89°F (31°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area305.8 sq mi (792.0 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates15.4241°N, 51.6784°W
TimezoneAsia/Aden

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.1"
94% below Yemen avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 27, 2025.

Sep 1, 2002 214 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen M6.0 130 km
Aug 26, 2001 226 km NNW of Kilmia, Yemen M5.7 138 km
Aug 21, 2003 170 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen M5.3 104 km
Sep 2, 2002 217 km N of Kilmia, Yemen M5.0 146 km
Sep 27, 2019 145 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen M4.9 96 km
Mar 22, 2016 182 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen M4.8 125 km
Jun 12, 2018 172 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen M4.8 96 km
Jul 5, 2013 164 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen M4.8 101 km
Feb 11, 1999 212 km SSW of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen M4.7 116 km
Feb 25, 2012 232 km E of Mukalla, Yemen M4.7 142 km
May 4, 2013 169 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen M4.6 104 km
May 15, 1998 222 km NNW of Kilmia, Yemen M4.6 144 km
Jul 5, 2013 162 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen M4.5 94 km
Sep 3, 2003 222 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen M4.5 135 km
Jul 5, 2013 158 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen M4.5 108 km
Jun 2, 2003 157 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen M4.5 89 km
Jul 14, 2008 176 km SSE of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen M4.5 124 km
Jun 1, 2024 190 km S of Al Ghayz̧ah, Yemen M4.5 105 km
Apr 22, 2022 216 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen M4.5 132 km
Jul 24, 2020 121 km SSW of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen M4.5 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Tej Category 3 79 km
2018 Mekunu:sagar Category 3 270 km
2015 Chapala Category 4 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Wettest
April 83°F (29°C) 0.4 in
May 87°F (31°C) 0.1 in
June 89°F (32°C) 0.1 in Warmest
July 89°F (31°C) 0.3 in
August 87°F (31°C) 0.3 in
September 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
November 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in

Qishn has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 71°F in January to 89°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 2.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.4") and October the driest (0.0").

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Clinics in Qishn

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wahdah Sihhiyah Badiyat Qishn

Gas Stations in Qishn

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

YE #13806997877
YE #13806997880
YE #13806997881
YE #7807459969

Airports Near Qishn

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Qishn AirportIHNSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Qishn

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد الإمام الوادعي

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 Qishn

What is the population of Qishn?

Qishn has a population of 7,595 residents and is located in Yemen. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 305.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qishn?

Qishn has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.1 inches.

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