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Weather & Climate in Kirsh, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kirsh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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 11.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,349 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 75.6°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,349 ft (716 m) |
| Area | 430.8 sq mi (1,115.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3647°N, 44.4905°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 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 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1995 | 112 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 7 km NW of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1992 | 9 km W of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1995 | 100 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 37 km NNE of Ahl Mohammed bin Ahmed, Yemen | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1993 | 27 km WNW of Village of ALAMRAH, Yemen | M3.9 | 120 km | 25 km |
| Mar 25, 1991 | 33 km E of Aden, Yemen | M3.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 1996 | 71 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M3.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 1998 | 82 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M3.6 | 146 km | 12 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 | 239 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dhamar, Harras of (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 135 km |
| Sawad, Harra Es- | Volcanic field | 1,737 m (5,699 ft) | 1253 | 178 km |
| Hanish | Shield | 422 m (1,385 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Kirsh has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 68°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and December the driest (0.2").