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Weather & Climate in Al Masālīyah, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Masālīyah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,175 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,175 ft (2,187 m) |
| Area | 309.6 sq mi (801.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.5320°N, 43.9956°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Nov 22, 1991 | 7 km NW of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.7 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1992 | 9 km W of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.5 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen | M4.0 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Nov 1, 1993 | 27 km WNW of Village of ALAMRAH, Yemen | M3.9 | 64 km | 25 km |
| Jun 15, 1996 | 71 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M3.7 | 148 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Mekunu:sagar | Category 1 | 52 mph | 276 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dhamar, Harras of (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 136 km |
| Hanish | Shield | 422 m (1,385 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Zukur | Shield | 624 m (2,047 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Al Masālīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 67°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and December the driest (0.2").