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Weather & Climate in Ar Raydah, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ar Raydah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 1.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 1,157.0 sq mi (2,996.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0350°N, 50.4792°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 25, 2012 | 232 km E of Mukalla, Yemen | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 212 km SSW of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2000 | 221 km NNE of Caluula, Somalia | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1994 | 167 km SSW of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M4.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Tej | Category 2 | 98 mph | 213 km |
| 2015 | Chapala | Category 4 | 115 mph | 176 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in |
Ar Raydah has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 71°F in January to 88°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 2.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.4") and October the driest (0.0").