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Weather & Climate in Zinjibār, Yemen
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zinjibār has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 1.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 84.8°F |
| 57% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 54.5 sq mi (141.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.1287°N, 45.3807°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Nov 5, 2009 | 120 km SE of Aden, Yemen | M5.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2009 | 124 km SE of Aden, Yemen | M5.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2009 | 120 km SE of Aden, Yemen | M5.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2000 | 131 km SE of Aden, Yemen | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2012 | 148 km SE of Zinjib?r, Yemen | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 137 km SE of Zinjib?r, Yemen | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2009 | 110 km SE of Aden, Yemen | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 1992 | 133 km SE of Aden, Yemen | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2016 | 28 km WNW of Al Bayda, Yemen | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2017 | 142 km SE of Aden, Yemen | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2009 | 117 km SE of Aden, Yemen | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 140 km SE of Zinjib?r, Yemen | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2009 | 92 km SSW of Aden, Yemen | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 146 km SE of Zinjib?r, Yemen | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | 128 km SE of Aden, Yemen | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Dec 4, 1992 | 148 km SE of Zinjib?r, Yemen | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 144 km SE of Aden, Yemen | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 135 km SE of Aden, Yemen | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2009 | 105 km SE of Aden, Yemen | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 136 km SE of Zinjib?r, Yemen | M4.5 | 137 km | 15 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Mekunu:sagar | Category 1 | 52 mph | 206 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sawad, Harra Es- (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sawad, Harra Es- | Volcanic field | 1,737 m (5,699 ft) | 1253 | 94 km |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in |
Zinjibār has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 78°F in January to 92°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 1.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.3") and June the driest (0.1").