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Weather & Climate in Shibām, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shibām has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 331 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 2.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,241 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
96°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 83.6°F |
| 55% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,241 ft (683 m) |
| Area | 507.7 sq mi (1,314.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.9269°N, 48.6267°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (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 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2005 | 45 km E of At Ta??luf, Yemen | M4.3 | 62 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2015 | Chapala | Category 3 | 104 mph | 216 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 91°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 94°F (35°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
Shibām has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 69°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.7") and October the driest (0.0").