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Weather & Climate in Ruḑūm, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ruḑūm has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 3.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 545 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 308.3 sq mi (798.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0851°N, 47.7431°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jun 15, 2023 | 184 km N of Las Khorey, Somalia | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1999 | 176 km SSE of Khim?r, Yemen | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2011 | 193 km NNW of Las Khorey, Somalia | M4.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 181 km NNW of Las Khorey, Somalia | M4.0 | 148 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2015 | Chapala | Category 2 | 98 mph | 125 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bal Haf, Harra of (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bal Haf, Harra of | Volcanic field | 604 m (1,982 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Sawad, Harra Es- | Volcanic field | 1,737 m (5,699 ft) | 1253 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Ruḑūm has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 64°F in January to 87°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 4.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (0.8") and December the driest (0.0").