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Weather & Climate in Al Qurayshīyah, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Qurayshīyah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 7.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,116 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,116 ft (2,169 m) |
| Area | 308.3 sq mi (798.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5122°N, 44.8536°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| May 24, 2016 | 28 km WNW of Al Bayda, Yemen | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 7 km NW of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1992 | 9 km W of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2015 | 18 km NNE of Jawf al Maqb?bah, Yemen | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 37 km NNE of Ahl Mohammed bin Ahmed, Yemen | M4.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen | M4.0 | 70 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dhamar, Harras of (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 21 km |
| Haylan, Jabal | Volcanic field | 1,550 m (5,085 ft) | -1200 | 102 km |
| Arhab, Harra of | Volcanic field | 3,100 m (10,171 ft) | 500 | 150 km |
| Sawad, Harra Es- | Volcanic field | 1,737 m (5,699 ft) | 1253 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Al Qurayshīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and December the driest (0.2").