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Weather & Climate in Qa‘ţabah, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qa‘ţabah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 359 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,367 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,367 ft (1,331 m) |
| Area | 211.7 sq mi (548.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.8549°N, 44.7058°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 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 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 7 km NW of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1992 | 9 km W of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2015 | 18 km NNE of Jawf al Maqb?bah, Yemen | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 37 km NNE of Ahl Mohammed bin Ahmed, Yemen | M4.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen | M4.0 | 116 km | 7 km |
| Nov 1, 1993 | 27 km WNW of Village of ALAMRAH, Yemen | M3.9 | 129 km | 25 km |
| Mar 25, 1991 | 33 km E of Aden, Yemen | M3.8 | 138 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 | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dhamar, Harras of (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 80 km |
| Sawad, Harra Es- | Volcanic field | 1,737 m (5,699 ft) | 1253 | 156 km |
| Haylan, Jabal | Volcanic field | 1,550 m (5,085 ft) | -1200 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Qa‘ţabah has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and December the driest (0.2").