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Weather & Climate in Al Luḩayyah, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Luḩayyah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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 20 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 364 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 734.2 sq mi (1,901.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.7031°N, 42.6909°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 14, 1994 | 106 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2023 | 93 km SSW of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1994 | 143 km SSW of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2023 | 90 km SSW of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1994 | 79 km SSW of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1994 | 106 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 2012 | 78 km W of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 109 km SSW of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 98 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2011 | 105 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2011 | 109 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 88 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2011 | 75 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 80 km SSW of Al Jar?d?yah, Saudi Arabia | M4.4 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 110 km NW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.4 | 56 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2013 | 81 km W of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1996 | 133 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 2012 | 81 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2011 | 100 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 79 km NE of Edd, Eritrea | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zubair Group (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zubair Group | Shield | 191 m (627 ft) | 2013 | 91 km |
| Tair, Jebel at | Stratovolcano | 244 m (801 ft) | 2008 | 94 km |
| Arhab, Harra of | Volcanic field | 3,100 m (10,171 ft) | 500 | 149 km |
| Yar, Jabal | Volcanic field | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 1810 | 151 km |
| Zukur | Shield | 624 m (2,047 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Al Luḩayyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.2") and February the driest (0.1").