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Weather & Climate in Qishn, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qishn has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 2.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
89°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 305.8 sq mi (792.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4241°N, 51.6784°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 1, 2002 | 214 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M6.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 226 km NNW of Kilmia, Yemen | M5.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 170 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M5.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2002 | 217 km N of Kilmia, Yemen | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 145 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M4.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2016 | 182 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 172 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M4.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2013 | 164 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 212 km SSW of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2012 | 232 km E of Mukalla, Yemen | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2013 | 169 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1998 | 222 km NNW of Kilmia, Yemen | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2013 | 162 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M4.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2003 | 222 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2013 | 158 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2003 | 157 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 176 km SSE of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 190 km S of Al Ghayz̧ah, Yemen | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 216 km S of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2020 | 121 km SSW of Al Ghayz?ah, Yemen | M4.5 | 43 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 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 | 79 km |
| 2018 | Mekunu:sagar | Category 3 | 109 mph | 270 km |
| 2015 | Chapala | Category 4 | 115 mph | 236 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in |
Qishn has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 71°F in January to 89°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 2.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.4") and October the driest (0.0").