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Weather & Climate in Al Mashāf, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Mashāf enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 10.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,178 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Area | 304.7 sq mi (789.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.8584°N, 43.1978°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 23, 2014 | 26 km NE of ?aby?, Saudi Arabia | M4.5 | 66 km | 18 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 80 km SSW of Al Jar?d?yah, Saudi Arabia | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 10 km NNE of S?qayn, Yemen | M4.4 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2016 | 8 km ENE of Ban? al ‘Aww?m, Yemen | M4.1 | 147 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 1996 | 64 km SW of Al Jar?d?yah, Saudi Arabia | M3.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yar, Jabal (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yar, Jabal | Volcanic field | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 1810 | 45 km |
| Arhab, Harra of | Volcanic field | 3,100 m (10,171 ft) | 500 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in |
Al Mashāf has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 52°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.6") and October the driest (0.1").