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Weather & Climate in Al Maḩjal, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Maḩjal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 353 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 3.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,711 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,711 ft (1,436 m) |
| Area | 913.0 sq mi (2,364.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.7117°N, 44.8477°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 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 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 10 km NNE of S?qayn, Yemen | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arhab, Harra of (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arhab, Harra of | Volcanic field | 3,100 m (10,171 ft) | 500 | 146 km |
| Haylan, Jabal | Volcanic field | 1,550 m (5,085 ft) | -1200 | 148 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in |
Al Maḩjal has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 59°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.4") and October the driest (0.0").