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Weather & Climate in Sanaa, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sanaa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 9.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,392 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,392 ft (2,253 m) |
| Area | 1,332.1 sq mi (3,450.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,454/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3545°N, 44.2065°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Aug 9, 2016 | 8 km ENE of Ban? al ‘Aww?m, Yemen | M4.1 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Sep 13, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen | M4.0 | 60 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arhab, Harra of (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arhab, Harra of | Volcanic field | 3,100 m (10,171 ft) | 500 | 34 km |
| Haylan, Jabal | Volcanic field | 1,550 m (5,085 ft) | -1200 | 96 km |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 100 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Sanaa has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in December to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and October the driest (0.2").