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Weather & Climate in Al Maḩfid, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Maḩfid has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 4.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,165 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,165 ft (660 m) |
| Area | 308.3 sq mi (798.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0585°N, 46.9133°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 20, 1999 | 176 km SSE of Khim?r, Yemen | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2015 | 18 km NNE of Jawf al Maqb?bah, Yemen | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2015 | Chapala | Category 2 | 92 mph | 214 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sawad, Harra Es- (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sawad, Harra Es- | Volcanic field | 1,737 m (5,699 ft) | 1253 | 101 km |
| Bal Haf, Harra of | Volcanic field | 604 m (1,982 ft) | Unknown | 150 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 | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in |
Al Maḩfid has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 62°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 5.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.0") and October the driest (0.1").