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Weather & Climate in Al Ghayz̧ah, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Ghayz̧ah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 84°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 56 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 305.8 sq mi (792.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.2079°N, 52.1761°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Sep 27, 2019 | 145 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1997 | 83 km E of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2020 | 121 km SSW of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 124 km S of Al Ghayz̧ah, Yemen | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2019 | 147 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Tej | Category 3 | 109 mph | 47 km |
| 2018 | Mekunu:sagar | Category 3 | 109 mph | 175 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in |
Al Ghayz̧ah has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 73°F in January to 87°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 1.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (0.3") and September the driest (0.0").