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Weather & Climate in Yarīm, Yemen

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Yarīm enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,615 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,615 ft (2,626 m)
Area343.3 sq mi (889.1 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates14.2980°N, 44.3780°W
TimezoneAsia/Aden

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.46"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

May 24, 2016 28 km WNW of Al Bayda, Yemen M4.9 105 km 10 km
Nov 22, 1991 7 km NW of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen M4.7 57 km 10 km
May 19, 1992 9 km W of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen M4.5 63 km 10 km
Sep 13, 2016 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen M4.0 59 km 7 km
Nov 1, 1993 27 km WNW of Village of ALAMRAH, Yemen M3.9 106 km 25 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dhamar, Harras of (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Dhamar, Harras of Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) 1937 44 km
Haylan, Jabal Volcanic field 1,550 m (5,085 ft) -1200 145 km
Arhab, Harra of Volcanic field 3,100 m (10,171 ft) 500 152 km
Zukur Shield 624 m (2,047 ft) Unknown 178 km
Hanish Shield 422 m (1,385 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
February 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
March 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
August 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

Yarīm has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in December to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.3").

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