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Weather & Climate in Mukalla, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mukalla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 85°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 1.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 757.9 sq mi (1,963.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 785/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5425°N, 49.1242°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Aug 10, 2021 | Gulf of Aden | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 147 km SSE of Mukalla, Yemen | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2004 | 143 km SSE of Mukalla, Yemen | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2005 | 43 km SE of At Ta??luf, Yemen | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 2000 | 143 km SSE of Mukalla, Yemen | M4.4 | 144 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2005 | 45 km E of At Ta??luf, Yemen | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 137 km SSE of Mukalla, Yemen | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2022 | 140 km SSE of Mukalla, Yemen | M4.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2002 | 127 km SSE of Mukalla, Yemen | M3.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2002 | 141 km SSE of Mukalla, Yemen | M3.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2015 | Chapala | Category 3 | 104 mph | 65 km |
| 2015 | Megh | Category 1 | 104 mph | 285 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bal Haf, Harra of (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bal Haf, Harra of | Volcanic field | 604 m (1,982 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in |
Mukalla has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 72°F in January to 87°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.3") and October the driest (0.0").