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Weather & Climate in Az Zāhir, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Az Zāhir has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. 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 2.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,957 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 71.7°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,957 ft (1,206 m) |
| Area | 913.0 sq mi (2,364.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.3173°N, 44.4951°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 9, 1993 | 90 km ENE of Al ‘In?n, Yemen | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 10 km NNE of S?qayn, Yemen | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2016 | 8 km ENE of Ban? al ‘Aww?m, Yemen | M4.1 | 119 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arhab, Harra of (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arhab, Harra of | Volcanic field | 3,100 m (10,171 ft) | 500 | 88 km |
| Haylan, Jabal | Volcanic field | 1,550 m (5,085 ft) | -1200 | 121 km |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 195 km |
| Yar, Jabal | Volcanic field | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 1810 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 0.2 in |
Az Zāhir has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 57°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.2") and October the driest (0.1").