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Weather & Climate in Nişāb, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nişāb has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 326 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 5.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,570 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,570 ft (1,088 m) |
| Area | 308.3 sq mi (798.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5074°N, 46.4935°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 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 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2015 | 18 km NNE of Jawf al Maqb?bah, Yemen | M4.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 37 km NNE of Ahl Mohammed bin Ahmed, Yemen | M4.2 | 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2015 | Chapala | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sawad, Harra Es- (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sawad, Harra Es- | Volcanic field | 1,737 m (5,699 ft) | 1253 | 111 km |
| Haylan, Jabal | Volcanic field | 1,550 m (5,085 ft) | -1200 | 180 km |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in |
Nişāb has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 65°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (0.9") and October the driest (0.1").