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Weather & Climate in Al Qabyal, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Qabyal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 10.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,505 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,505 ft (1,373 m) |
| Area | 430.8 sq mi (1,115.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.2367°N, 44.4061°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jan 10, 2011 | 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 81 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 87 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 84 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2016 | 28 km WNW of Al Bayda, Yemen | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1995 | 112 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2009 | 92 km SSW of Aden, Yemen | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 7 km NW of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 63 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.6 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Aug 20, 1995 | 100 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1992 | 9 km W of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1996 | 66 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2011 | 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1997 | 42 km NE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2002 | 63 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2007 | 51 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 65 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1996 | 55 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 37 km NNE of Ahl Mohammed bin Ahmed, Yemen | M4.2 | 132 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 | 228 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dhamar, Harras of (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 151 km |
| Hanish | Shield | 422 m (1,385 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Sawad, Harra Es- | Volcanic field | 1,737 m (5,699 ft) | 1253 | 189 km |
| Zukur | Shield | 624 m (2,047 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Al Qabyal has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 67°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and December the driest (0.2").