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Zabīd, Yemen

Al Hudaydah · Yemen

Zabīd is a mid-size city in Al Hudaydah, Yemen with a population of 52,590. Elevation: 374 ft (114 m). Average temperature: 86°F (30°C).

Data updated June 2026

52,590 Population 101,135/sq mi density
374 ft Elevation 114 meters
86°F Avg Temperature 30°C
2.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Aden Timezone

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About Zabīd

Zabīd

Zabid is a town with an urban population of around 52,590 people, located on Yemen's western coastal plain. It is one of the oldest towns in Yemen, and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. However, in 2000, the site was placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger. The town was the capital of several ruling dynasties in Yemen over many centuries.

People

Population52,590
Density101,135/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp86°F (30°C)
Rain2.4 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Population52,590
Population Density101,135 / sq mi
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Coordinates14.1951°, 43.3152°
TimezoneAsia/Aden
Country🇾🇪 Yemen
State / ProvinceAl Hudaydah
Average Temperature86°F (30°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation2.4 inches (62 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zabīd

Zabīd is a mid-size city in Yemen (Al Hudaydah) with a population of 52,590. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet (114 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 86°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 92°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.

Climate in Zabīd

Zabīd has an average annual temperature of 29.6°C (85°F). The hottest month is Jun (32.6°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 795 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 23.1° / 29.7° 6.0
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 23.4° / 31.6° 9.0
Mar 28°C / 82°F 24.5° / 33.5° 8.5
Apr 30.2°C / 86°F 26.1° / 35.1° 11.3
May 31.9°C / 89°F 28.1° / 36.1° 17.7
Jun 32.6°C / 91°F 29.2° / 36.8° 73.2
Jul 31.9°C / 89°F 27.4° / 36.3° 145.3
Aug 30.9°C / 88°F 27.1° / 34.6° 251.9
Sep 32°C / 90°F 28.8° / 35.4° 133.7
Oct 30.5°C / 87°F 26.7° / 34° 124.1
Nov 28.2°C / 83°F 25.1° / 32.2° 6.2
Dec 26.7°C / 80°F 23.7° / 30.5° 8.1
Zabīd has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 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 2.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 92°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average85.5°F
58% above Yemen avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density101,135/sq mi
Coordinates14.1951°N, 43.3152°W
TimezoneAsia/Aden

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.4"
94% below Yemen avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 0.51"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 13, 2016.

Dec 3, 2012 78 km W of Al ?udaydah, Yemen M4.7 139 km
Nov 22, 1991 7 km NW of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen M4.7 88 km
May 13, 1998 39 km E of Edd, Eritrea M4.6 138 km
May 3, 2011 75 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen M4.5 141 km
May 19, 1992 9 km W of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen M4.5 87 km
Jun 18, 2002 79 km NE of Edd, Eritrea M4.4 135 km
May 10, 2013 81 km W of Al ?udaydah, Yemen M4.4 137 km
Dec 3, 2012 81 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen M4.4 147 km
May 13, 1998 56 km NE of Edd, Eritrea M4.3 139 km
Aug 20, 2011 82 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen M4.0 147 km
Jan 8, 2007 80 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen M4.0 147 km
Sep 13, 2016 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen M4.0 126 km
Nov 1, 1993 27 km WNW of Village of ALAMRAH, Yemen M3.9 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zukur (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zukur Shield 624 m (2,047 ft) Unknown 64 km
Hanish Shield 422 m (1,385 ft) Unknown 82 km
Dhamar, Harras of Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) 1937 152 km
Zubair Group Shield 191 m (627 ft) 2013 155 km
Assab Volcanic Field Volcanic field 987 m (3,238 ft) Unknown 168 km
Dubbi Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1861 176 km
Arhab, Harra of Volcanic field 3,100 m (10,171 ft) 500 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
April 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in
May 90°F (32°C) 0.2 in
June 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 92°F (33°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 91°F (33°C) 0.5 in
September 89°F (32°C) 0.5 in Wettest
October 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in
November 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in

Zabīd has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 78°F in January to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Zabīd

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة السلام - - - -
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Radio Stations near Zabīd

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Zabīd

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
مكتبة زبيد التاريخية للمخطوطات والكتب الاثرية0.0

Clinics in Zabīd

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah al Mahit
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah bir Rakab
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah bit Turaybah
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah Quwayr
Wahdah Sihhiyah al Maqatin

Gas Stations in Zabīd

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

YE #10911661704
YE #10920116224
YE #10926631196
YE #10929552750
YE #951541368

Airports Near Zabīd

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hodeida International Airport-Medium Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Zabīd

2 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Historic Town of ZabidCultural1993
Historic Town of Zabid

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zabīd

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Asha'aer mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Aden
Elevation
107 m (351 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Zabīd

Historic Town of Zabid
Cultural · inscribed 1993
Zabid's domestic and military architecture and its urban plan make it an outstanding archaeological and historical site. Besides being the capital of Yemen from the 13th to the 15th century, the city played an important role in the Arab and Muslim world for ma...
Historic Town of Zabid
· inscribed 0

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zabīd

What is the population of Zabīd?

Zabīd has a population of 52,590 residents and is located in Yemen. The population density is 101,135 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zabīd?

Zabīd has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 92°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.4 inches.

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