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Weather & Climate in Ar Rubū‘, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ar Rubū‘ has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 78°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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,455 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,455 ft (1,358 m) |
| Area | 708.6 sq mi (1,835.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.7802°N, 43.8690°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.
| Nov 22, 1991 | 7 km NW of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.7 | 25 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1992 | 9 km W of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.5 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen | M4.0 | 124 km | 7 km |
| Nov 1, 1993 | 27 km WNW of Village of ALAMRAH, Yemen | M3.9 | 40 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hanish (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hanish | Shield | 422 m (1,385 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 123 km |
| Zukur | Shield | 624 m (2,047 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Ar Rubū‘ has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 64°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and December the driest (0.2").