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Weather & Climate in Al Khāniq, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Khāniq enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 8.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,188 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,188 ft (2,191 m) |
| Area | 171.5 sq mi (444.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.5025°N, 44.1816°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Aug 9, 2016 | 8 km ENE of Ban? al ‘Aww?m, Yemen | M4.1 | 57 km | 15 km |
| Sep 13, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen | M4.0 | 77 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 (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arhab, Harra of | Volcanic field | 3,100 m (10,171 ft) | 500 | 18 km |
| Haylan, Jabal | Volcanic field | 1,550 m (5,085 ft) | -1200 | 99 km |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Al Khāniq has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in December to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and October the driest (0.1").