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Weather & Climate in Sāqayn, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sāqayn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 8.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,454 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,454 ft (2,272 m) |
| Area | 304.7 sq mi (789.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.8770°N, 43.5250°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 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 | 91 km | 18 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 80 km SSW of Al Jar?d?yah, Saudi Arabia | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 10 km NNE of S?qayn, Yemen | M4.4 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2016 | 8 km ENE of Ban? al ‘Aww?m, Yemen | M4.1 | 142 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 1996 | 64 km SW of Al Jar?d?yah, Saudi Arabia | M3.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yar, Jabal (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yar, Jabal | Volcanic field | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 1810 | 76 km |
| Arhab, Harra of | Volcanic field | 3,100 m (10,171 ft) | 500 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Sāqayn has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 57°F in December to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.6") and October the driest (0.1").