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Weather & Climate in Al Ghayl, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Ghayl has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 362 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 2.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,730 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,730 ft (1,137 m) |
| Area | 913.0 sq mi (2,364.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.1077°N, 44.6801°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 9, 1993 | 90 km ENE of Al ‘In?n, Yemen | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2016 | 8 km ENE of Ban? al ‘Aww?m, Yemen | M4.1 | 122 km | 15 km |
| Sep 13, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen | M4.0 | 149 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arhab, Harra of (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arhab, Harra of | Volcanic field | 3,100 m (10,171 ft) | 500 | 83 km |
| Haylan, Jabal | Volcanic field | 1,550 m (5,085 ft) | -1200 | 91 km |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in |
Al Ghayl has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 64°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.0") and October the driest (0.1").