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Weather & Climate in Mayfa‘ah, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mayfa‘ah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 365 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 3.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,293 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 365 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Area | 308.3 sq mi (798.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.2753°N, 47.5841°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 20, 1999 | 176 km SSE of Khim?r, Yemen | M4.8 | 144 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2015 | Chapala | Category 2 | 98 mph | 145 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bal Haf, Harra of (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bal Haf, Harra of | Volcanic field | 604 m (1,982 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Sawad, Harra Es- | Volcanic field | 1,737 m (5,699 ft) | 1253 | 176 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 | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Mayfa‘ah has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 68°F in January to 86°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 4.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (0.8") and December the driest (0.0").