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Weather & Climate in Şanā’, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Şanā’ has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 364 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 1.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,940 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 364 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,940 ft (896 m) |
| Area | 507.7 sq mi (1,314.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4000°N, 47.7667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jun 23, 2005 | 43 km SE of At Ta??luf, Yemen | M4.4 | 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 | 198 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bal Haf, Harra of (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bal Haf, Harra of | Volcanic field | 604 m (1,982 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Şanā’ has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 69°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (0.7") and December the driest (0.0").