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Weather & Climate in Qalansīyah, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qalansīyah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 2.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 2,983.4 sq mi (7,727.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.6896°N, 53.4871°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Feb 16, 2020 | 129 km NNW of Qalans?yah, Yemen | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 86 km N of Hadibu, Yemen | M4.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Tej | Category 3 | 109 mph | 121 km |
| 2020 | Gati | Category 3 | 86 mph | 232 km |
| 2018 | Mekunu:sagar | Category 2 | 98 mph | 228 km |
| 2015 | Chapala | Category 4 | 121 mph | 80 km |
| 2015 | Megh | Category 3 | 109 mph | 2 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in |
Qalansīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 2.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.8") and September the driest (0.0").