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Weather & Climate in Jawf al Maqbābah, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jawf al Maqbābah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 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 6.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,015 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,015 ft (919 m) |
| Area | 1,346.1 sq mi (3,486.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.8378°N, 45.8349°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| May 24, 2016 | 28 km WNW of Al Bayda, Yemen | M4.9 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2015 | 18 km NNE of Jawf al Maqb?bah, Yemen | M4.4 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 37 km NNE of Ahl Mohammed bin Ahmed, Yemen | M4.2 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 1991 | 33 km E of Aden, Yemen | M3.8 | 129 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 | 293 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sawad, Harra Es- (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sawad, Harra Es- | Volcanic field | 1,737 m (5,699 ft) | 1253 | 42 km |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 150 km |
| Haylan, Jabal | Volcanic field | 1,550 m (5,085 ft) | -1200 | 191 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 | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Jawf al Maqbābah has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 68°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 6.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.0") and December the driest (0.1").