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Weather & Climate in Ash Shiḩr, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ash Shiḩr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 345 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 1.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 1,157.0 sq mi (2,996.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7603°N, 49.6054°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jun 23, 2005 | 43 km SE of At Ta??luf, Yemen | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2005 | 45 km E of At Ta??luf, Yemen | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 137 km SSE of Mukalla, Yemen | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2002 | 127 km SSE of Mukalla, Yemen | M3.9 | 135 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2015 | Chapala | Category 3 | 109 mph | 112 km |
| 2015 | Megh | Category 1 | 104 mph | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bal Haf, Harra of (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bal Haf, Harra of | Volcanic field | 604 m (1,982 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in |
Ash Shiḩr has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 69°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.4") and October the driest (0.0").