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Weather & Climate in Sa'dah, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sa'dah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,155 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,155 ft (1,876 m) |
| Area | 304.7 sq mi (789.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.9402°N, 43.7639°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 23, 2014 | 26 km NE of ?aby?, Saudi Arabia | M4.5 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Jan 9, 1993 | 90 km ENE of Al ‘In?n, Yemen | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 10 km NNE of S?qayn, Yemen | M4.4 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2016 | 8 km ENE of Ban? al ‘Aww?m, Yemen | M4.1 | 148 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yar, Jabal (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yar, Jabal | Volcanic field | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 1810 | 100 km |
| Arhab, Harra of | Volcanic field | 3,100 m (10,171 ft) | 500 | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in |
Sa'dah has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 60°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.3") and October the driest (0.1").