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Weather & Climate in Riqāb, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Riqāb has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,394 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,394 ft (1,949 m) |
| Area | 734.2 sq mi (1,901.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8860°N, 43.4649°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Dec 3, 2012 | 78 km W of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 7 km NW of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 88 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2011 | 75 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1992 | 9 km W of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2013 | 81 km W of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 2012 | 81 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 110 km NW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 80 km SSW of Al Jar?d?yah, Saudi Arabia | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 91 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2016 | 8 km ENE of Ban? al ‘Aww?m, Yemen | M4.1 | 83 km | 15 km |
| Aug 20, 2011 | 82 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2007 | 80 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen | M4.0 | 89 km | 7 km |
| Nov 1, 1993 | 27 km WNW of Village of ALAMRAH, Yemen | M3.9 | 114 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arhab, Harra of (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arhab, Harra of | Volcanic field | 3,100 m (10,171 ft) | 500 | 106 km |
| Zukur | Shield | 624 m (2,047 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 134 km |
| Zubair Group | Shield | 191 m (627 ft) | 2013 | 139 km |
| Hanish | Shield | 422 m (1,385 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Haylan, Jabal | Volcanic field | 1,550 m (5,085 ft) | -1200 | 185 km |
| Tair, Jebel at | Stratovolcano | 244 m (801 ft) | 2008 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Riqāb has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 74°F in December to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.9") and February the driest (0.2").