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Weather & Climate in Ash Shaţţ, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ash Shaţţ has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 75.3°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 430.8 sq mi (1,115.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.8936°N, 44.0357°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
104 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 9, 1997 | 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2011 | 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M5.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 81 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 84 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 99 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 87 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 93 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2011 | 85 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 101 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2011 | 75 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2011 | 90 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2023 | 76 km ENE of Loyada, Djibouti | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 63 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 98 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Mekunu:sagar | Category 1 | 52 mph | 212 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gufa (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Hanish | Shield | 422 m (1,385 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Zukur | Shield | 624 m (2,047 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Ash Shaţţ has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 69°F in December to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and December the driest (0.2").