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Weather & Climate in Az̧ Z̧alī‘ah, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Az̧ Z̧alī‘ah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 362 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 1.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,587 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,587 ft (1,398 m) |
| Area | 507.7 sq mi (1,314.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0167°N, 48.0167°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.
| Jun 23, 2005 | 43 km SE of At Ta??luf, Yemen | M4.4 | 140 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2015 | Chapala | Category 3 | 98 mph | 148 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bal Haf, Harra of (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bal Haf, Harra of | Volcanic field | 604 m (1,982 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Az̧ Z̧alī‘ah has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 68°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (0.6") and December the driest (0.0").