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Weather & Climate in Al Qanāwiş, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Qanāwiş has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 8.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 75.3°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 492.3 sq mi (1,275.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4929°N, 43.1343°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 14, 1994 | 106 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 2012 | 78 km W of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1994 | 106 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2011 | 105 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 98 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2011 | 109 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 88 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2011 | 75 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 110 km NW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1996 | 133 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 2012 | 81 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2013 | 81 km W of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 80 km SSW of Al Jar?d?yah, Saudi Arabia | M4.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2011 | 100 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1996 | 114 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 91 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1996 | 126 km NW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2011 | 103 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 1997 | 112 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 1997 | 122 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arhab, Harra of (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arhab, Harra of | Volcanic field | 3,100 m (10,171 ft) | 500 | 102 km |
| Zubair Group | Shield | 191 m (627 ft) | 2013 | 114 km |
| Tair, Jebel at | Stratovolcano | 244 m (801 ft) | 2008 | 140 km |
| Zukur | Shield | 624 m (2,047 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Yar, Jabal | Volcanic field | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 1810 | 176 km |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Al Qanāwiş has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 68°F in December to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 5.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.1").