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Weather & Climate in Zakhim, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zakhim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,625 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,625 ft (2,629 m) |
| Area | 343.3 sq mi (889.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.2950°N, 44.6850°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 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 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 7 km NW of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1992 | 9 km W of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen | M4.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2015 | 18 km NNE of Jawf al Maqb?bah, Yemen | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 37 km NNE of Ahl Mohammed bin Ahmed, Yemen | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen | M4.0 | 72 km | 7 km |
| Nov 1, 1993 | 27 km WNW of Village of ALAMRAH, Yemen | M3.9 | 136 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dhamar, Harras of (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 31 km |
| Haylan, Jabal | Volcanic field | 1,550 m (5,085 ft) | -1200 | 131 km |
| Arhab, Harra of | Volcanic field | 3,100 m (10,171 ft) | 500 | 162 km |
| Sawad, Harra Es- | Volcanic field | 1,737 m (5,699 ft) | 1253 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Zakhim has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and December the driest (0.2").