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Zinjibār, Yemen

Abyan Governorate · Yemen

Zinjibār is a small city in Abyan Governorate, Yemen with a population of 19,879. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 85°F (29°C).

19,879 Population 365/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
85°F Avg Temperature 29°C
1.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Aden Timezone

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About Zinjibār

Zinjibār

Zinjibar is a port and coastal town in south-central Yemen, the capital of Zinjibar District and the Abyan Governorate. It is located next to the Wadi Bana in the Abyan Delta. From 1962 to 1967, it was the administrative capital of the Fadhli Sultanate, although the royal residence remained at the former capital of Shuqrah. At the time of the 2004 census, Zinjibar's population numbered 19,879 inhabitants. The town supports a small seaside resort and fishing industry. Cotton grown in the area is brokered in the market.

People

Population19,879
Density365/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp85°F (29°C)
Rain1.9 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population19,879
Population Density365 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates13.1287°, 45.3807°
TimezoneAsia/Aden
Country🇾🇪 Yemen
State / ProvinceAbyan Governorate
Average Temperature85°F (29°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation1.9 inches (48 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zinjibār

Zinjibār is a small city in Yemen (Abyan Governorate) with a population of 19,879. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 85°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.

Climate in Zinjibār

Zinjibār has an average annual temperature of 28.6°C (83°F). The hottest month is Jun (31.5°C), the coldest is Jan (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 190 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 23.7° / 27.1° 1.3
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 23.8° / 27.4° 1.7
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 24.8° / 29° 5.6
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 26.9° / 30.5° 7.5
May 30.9°C / 88°F 28.6° / 33.3° 20.2
Jun 31.5°C / 89°F 29.9° / 33.5° 16.7
Jul 30.3°C / 86°F 28° / 33.5° 31.9
Aug 29.9°C / 86°F 27.7° / 32.4° 29.9
Sep 31.1°C / 88°F 29.1° / 33.3° 31.6
Oct 29.8°C / 86°F 27.6° / 32.7° 34.8
Nov 27.5°C / 82°F 25.8° / 29.5° 4.9
Dec 26.1°C / 79°F 24.4° / 28.6° 3.8
Zinjibār has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 1.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average84.8°F
57% above Yemen avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area54.5 sq mi (141.1 km²)
Population Density365/sq mi
Coordinates13.1287°N, 45.3807°W
TimezoneAsia/Aden

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.9"
95% below Yemen avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 0.31"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on May 4, 2025.

Nov 5, 2009 120 km SE of Aden, Yemen M5.6 127 km
Nov 5, 2009 124 km SE of Aden, Yemen M5.4 131 km
Nov 5, 2009 120 km SE of Aden, Yemen M5.2 128 km
Feb 10, 2000 131 km SE of Aden, Yemen M5.1 139 km
Sep 5, 2012 148 km SE of Zinjib?r, Yemen M5.1 149 km
May 15, 2019 137 km SE of Zinjib?r, Yemen M5.1 138 km
Nov 5, 2009 110 km SE of Aden, Yemen M5.1 120 km
Apr 8, 1992 133 km SE of Aden, Yemen M5.0 141 km
May 24, 2016 28 km WNW of Al Bayda, Yemen M4.9 107 km
Sep 7, 2017 142 km SE of Aden, Yemen M4.9 144 km
Nov 6, 2009 117 km SE of Aden, Yemen M4.9 129 km
Jul 13, 2015 140 km SE of Zinjib?r, Yemen M4.8 141 km
Nov 6, 2009 92 km SSW of Aden, Yemen M4.8 145 km
Jul 13, 2015 146 km SE of Zinjib?r, Yemen M4.7 147 km
Sep 26, 1995 128 km SE of Aden, Yemen M4.7 131 km
Dec 4, 1992 148 km SE of Zinjib?r, Yemen M4.6 149 km
Apr 26, 2025 144 km SE of Aden, Yemen M4.6 149 km
Feb 14, 2000 135 km SE of Aden, Yemen M4.6 145 km
Nov 5, 2009 105 km SE of Aden, Yemen M4.5 113 km
Jul 13, 2015 136 km SE of Zinjib?r, Yemen M4.5 137 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
2018 Mekunu:sagar Category 1 206 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sawad, Harra Es- (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sawad, Harra Es- Volcanic field 1,737 m (5,699 ft) 1253 94 km
Dhamar, Harras of Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) 1937 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.2 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.1 in
June 92°F (33°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
July 91°F (33°C) 0.1 in
August 90°F (32°C) 0.2 in
September 90°F (32°C) 0.3 in Wettest
October 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in

Zinjibār has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 78°F in January to 92°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 1.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.3") and June the driest (0.1").

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Clinics in Zinjibār

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah al Musaymir

Gas Stations in Zinjibār

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

YE #6401679388
YE #6418439930
محطة باشافعي للمشتقات النفطية

Banks in Zinjibār

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

البنك المركزي

Airports Near Zinjibār

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aden International AirportADELarge Airport
Al Anad Air BaseMedium Airport
Ad-Dali AirportDHLSmall Airport
Little Aden AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zinjibār

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مصلى العيد باجدار

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Aden
Elevation
5 m (16 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 Zinjibār

What is the population of Zinjibār?

Zinjibār has a population of 19,879 residents and is located in Yemen. The population density is 365 people per square mile, spread across 54.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zinjibār?

Zinjibār has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.9 inches.

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