Zakhim, Yemen

Al Bayda · Yemen

Zakhim is a small city in Al Bayda, Yemen with a population of 19,427. Elevation: 8,625 ft (2,629 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

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

19,427 Population 57/sq mi density
8,625 ft Elevation 2,629 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
10.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Aden Timezone

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About Zakhim

عزلة قيفه ال مهدي هي إحدى عزل مديرية ولد ربيع في محافظة البيضاء اليمنية ويبلغ تعداد سكانها 19427 نسمة حسب التعداد السكاني في اليمن لعام 2004.

People

Population19,427
Density57/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain10.1 in/yr
Elevation8,625 ft (2,629 m)
Population19,427
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation8,625 ft (2,629 m)
Coordinates14.2950°, 44.6850°
TimezoneAsia/Aden
Country🇾🇪 Yemen
State / ProvinceAl Bayda
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation10.1 inches (257 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zakhim

Zakhim is a small city in Yemen (Al Bayda) with a population of 19,427. The city sits at an elevation of 8,625 feet (2,629 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.

Climate in Zakhim

Zakhim has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jun (22.8°C), the coldest is Dec (14.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 110 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.1°C / 59°F 3.2° / 26.8° 4.3
Feb 17.1°C / 63°F 5.9° / 28.2° 4.4
Mar 18.4°C / 65°F 8.1° / 29.6° 4.0
Apr 19.8°C / 68°F 9.9° / 30.3° 4.5
May 21.2°C / 70°F 11.5° / 31.6° 3.1
Jun 22.8°C / 73°F 13.2° / 32.4° 3.5
Jul 21.8°C / 71°F 13.8° / 32.3° 18.2
Aug 21.5°C / 71°F 14° / 31.2° 20.9
Sep 21.3°C / 70°F 10.9° / 31° 5.5
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 6.9° / 28.5° 24.8
Nov 15.6°C / 60°F 4.5° / 26.7° 6.4
Dec 14.2°C / 58°F 2.3° / 25.8° 10.6
Zakhim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,625 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above Yemen avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation8,625 ft (2,629 m)
Area343.3 sq mi (889.1 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates14.2950°N, 44.6850°E
TimezoneAsia/Aden

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below Yemen avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.90"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 13, 2016.

May 24, 2016 28 km WNW of Al Bayda, Yemen M4.9 73 km
Nov 22, 1991 7 km NW of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen M4.7 81 km
May 19, 1992 9 km W of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen M4.5 87 km
Mar 18, 2015 18 km NNE of Jawf al Maqb?bah, Yemen M4.4 139 km
Jul 19, 2016 37 km NNE of Ahl Mohammed bin Ahmed, Yemen M4.2 127 km
Sep 13, 2016 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen M4.0 72 km
Nov 1, 1993 27 km WNW of Village of ALAMRAH, Yemen M3.9 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dhamar, Harras of (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Dhamar, Harras of Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) 1937 31 km
Haylan, Jabal Volcanic field 1,550 m (5,085 ft) -1200 131 km
Arhab, Harra of Volcanic field 3,100 m (10,171 ft) 500 162 km
Sawad, Harra Es- Volcanic field 1,737 m (5,699 ft) 1253 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
March 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
August 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest

Zakhim has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Clinics in Zakhim

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Markaz Hawat as Sihhi
Wahdat al Hajar Sabah
Wahdat al Majilayn as Sihhiyah

Airports Near Zakhim

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Taiz International AirportTAIMedium Airport
Ad-Dali AirportDHLSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Aden
Elevation
2,328 m (7,638 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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What is the population of Zakhim?

Zakhim has a population of 19,427 residents and is located in Yemen. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 343.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zakhim?

Zakhim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 10.1 inches.

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