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Weather & Climate in Dhubāb, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dhubāb has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 4.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
94°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 85.9°F |
| 59% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1,019.5 sq mi (2,640.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.9431°N, 43.4103°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
105 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Apr 11, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.9 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2011 | 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 81 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 87 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 84 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 93 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2011 | 90 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2011 | 75 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 63 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 122 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Mekunu:sagar | Category 1 | 52 mph | 259 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gufa (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Hanish | Shield | 422 m (1,385 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Zukur | Shield | 624 m (2,047 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 146 km |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 183 km |
| Dubbi | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1861 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 92°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 92°F (33°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 83°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in |
Dhubāb has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 77°F in January to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.3") and June the driest (0.0").