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Weather & Climate in Al ‘Urrah, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al ‘Urrah 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 8.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,624 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,624 ft (2,019 m) |
| Area | 1,332.1 sq mi (3,450.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.2467°N, 43.8883°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Aug 9, 2016 | 8 km ENE of Ban? al ‘Aww?m, Yemen | M4.1 | 47 km | 15 km |
| Sep 13, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen | M4.0 | 64 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arhab, Harra of (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arhab, Harra of | Volcanic field | 3,100 m (10,171 ft) | 500 | 47 km |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 113 km |
| Haylan, Jabal | Volcanic field | 1,550 m (5,085 ft) | -1200 | 131 km |
| Zukur | Shield | 624 m (2,047 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Zubair Group | Shield | 191 m (627 ft) | 2013 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Al ‘Urrah has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 65°F in December to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and October the driest (0.1").