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Weather & Climate in Al Aqţa‘, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Aqţa‘ has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 364 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 4.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,778 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 364 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,778 ft (2,066 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6622°N, 45.3512°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| May 24, 2016 | 28 km WNW of Al Bayda, Yemen | M4.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2015 | 18 km NNE of Jawf al Maqb?bah, Yemen | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 37 km NNE of Ahl Mohammed bin Ahmed, Yemen | M4.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen | M4.0 | 116 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dhamar, Harras of (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 74 km |
| Haylan, Jabal | Volcanic field | 1,550 m (5,085 ft) | -1200 | 86 km |
| Sawad, Harra Es- | Volcanic field | 1,737 m (5,699 ft) | 1253 | 146 km |
| Arhab, Harra of | Volcanic field | 3,100 m (10,171 ft) | 500 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 0.1 in |
Al Aqţa‘ has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and November the driest (0.1").