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Weather & Climate in Ar Riḑā’ī, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ar Riḑā’ī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 359 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,530 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,530 ft (2,295 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0171°N, 44.3941°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 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 7 km NW of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.7 | 38 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1992 | 9 km W of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 37 km NNE of Ahl Mohammed bin Ahmed, Yemen | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen | M4.0 | 90 km | 7 km |
| Nov 1, 1993 | 27 km WNW of Village of ALAMRAH, Yemen | M3.9 | 97 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dhamar, Harras of (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 68 km |
| Haylan, Jabal | Volcanic field | 1,550 m (5,085 ft) | -1200 | 172 km |
| Zukur | Shield | 624 m (2,047 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Arhab, Harra of | Volcanic field | 3,100 m (10,171 ft) | 500 | 183 km |
| Hanish | Shield | 422 m (1,385 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Sawad, Harra Es- | Volcanic field | 1,737 m (5,699 ft) | 1253 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in |
Ar Riḑā’ī has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 50°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.3").