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Weather & Climate in Ash Shuqayrah, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ash Shuqayrah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 84°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 2,152 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,152 ft (656 m) |
| Area | 309.6 sq mi (801.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.1345°N, 43.7864°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
64 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Aug 9, 2002 | 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2011 | 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 81 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 93 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 87 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 84 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1995 | 112 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 63 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2011 | 90 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2011 | 85 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 81 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 7 km NW of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 12 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2005 | 21 km SE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 67 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 63 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.6 | 121 km | 8 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 | 249 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hanish (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hanish | Shield | 422 m (1,385 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Zukur | Shield | 624 m (2,047 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 186 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Ash Shuqayrah has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 73°F in December to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and January the driest (0.2").