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Weather & Climate in Ghayl Bā Wazīr, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ghayl Bā Wazīr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 1.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 81.7°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 1,157.0 sq mi (2,996.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7761°N, 49.3661°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (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 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2005 | 45 km E of At Ta??luf, Yemen | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2002 | 127 km SSE of Mukalla, Yemen | M3.9 | 142 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 | 104 mph | 100 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bal Haf, Harra of (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bal Haf, Harra of | Volcanic field | 604 m (1,982 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in |
Ghayl Bā Wazīr has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 74°F in January to 88°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 1.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.2") and May the driest (0.0").