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Weather & Climate in Ataq, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ataq has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,766 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,766 ft (1,148 m) |
| Area | 308.3 sq mi (798.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5377°N, 46.8319°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Mar 18, 2015 | 18 km NNE of Jawf al Maqb?bah, Yemen | M4.4 | 116 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2015 | Chapala | Category 2 | 92 mph | 231 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sawad, Harra Es- (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sawad, Harra Es- | Volcanic field | 1,737 m (5,699 ft) | 1253 | 131 km |
| Bal Haf, Harra of | Volcanic field | 604 m (1,982 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Ataq has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 67°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (0.8") and December the driest (0.0").