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Weather & Climate in Laḩij, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laḩij has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 2.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 84.3°F |
| 56% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,350/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.0567°N, 44.8819°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Nov 5, 2009 | 110 km SE of Aden, Yemen | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2011 | 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M5.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2016 | 28 km WNW of Al Bayda, Yemen | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 84 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 87 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1995 | 112 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2009 | 92 km SSW of Aden, Yemen | M4.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 7 km NW of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1995 | 100 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1994 | 109 km SSW of Aden, Yemen | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1992 | 9 km W of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2009 | 105 km SE of Aden, Yemen | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2025 | 99 km SE of Aden, Yemen | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 37 km NNE of Ahl Mohammed bin Ahmed, Yemen | M4.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2016 | 96 km SE of Aden, Yemen | M4.2 | 131 km | 15 km |
| May 15, 2011 | 115 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2009 | 105 km SE of Aden, Yemen | M4.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2000 | 116 km SSE of Zinjib?r, Yemen | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 1991 | 33 km E of Aden, Yemen | M3.8 | 59 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 | 197 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sawad, Harra Es- (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sawad, Harra Es- | Volcanic field | 1,737 m (5,699 ft) | 1253 | 146 km |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 170 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 | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 0.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in |
Laḩij has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 77°F in January to 92°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 2.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.5") and June the driest (0.1").