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Weather & Climate in Al Maḩwīt, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Maḩwīt has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 7.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,969 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,969 ft (2,124 m) |
| Area | 492.3 sq mi (1,275.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4701°N, 43.5448°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 30, 2011 | 88 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2011 | 75 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 110 km NW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 80 km SSW of Al Jar?d?yah, Saudi Arabia | M4.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1996 | 112 km SSE of Faras?n, Saudi Arabia | M4.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2016 | 8 km ENE of Ban? al ‘Aww?m, Yemen | M4.1 | 20 km | 15 km |
| Jan 8, 2007 | 80 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen | M4.0 | 108 km | 7 km |
| May 3, 1996 | 64 km SW of Al Jar?d?yah, Saudi Arabia | M3.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arhab, Harra of (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arhab, Harra of | Volcanic field | 3,100 m (10,171 ft) | 500 | 60 km |
| Zubair Group | Shield | 191 m (627 ft) | 2013 | 154 km |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 157 km |
| Haylan, Jabal | Volcanic field | 1,550 m (5,085 ft) | -1200 | 167 km |
| Zukur | Shield | 624 m (2,047 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Tair, Jebel at | Stratovolcano | 244 m (801 ft) | 2008 | 184 km |
| Yar, Jabal | Volcanic field | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 1810 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Al Maḩwīt has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 65°F in December to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and February the driest (0.1").