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Weather & Climate in Mocha, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mocha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 1.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 86.1°F |
| 59% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 1,019.5 sq mi (2,640.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3181°N, 43.2499°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Aug 10, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 7 km NW of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1998 | 39 km E of Edd, Eritrea | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1997 | 9 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1992 | 9 km W of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1997 | 42 km NE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2007 | 51 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 16 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1993 | 27 km WNW of Village of ALAMRAH, Yemen | M3.9 | 67 km | 25 km |
| Jun 15, 1996 | 71 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M3.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 1996 | 28 km SSE of Alaïli ?a??a‘, Djibouti | M3.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hanish (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hanish | Shield | 422 m (1,385 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Zukur | Shield | 624 m (2,047 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 154 km |
| Dubbi | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1861 | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in |
Mocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 79°F in January to 92°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 1.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.4") and June the driest (0.0").