Zabīd weather in October
In October, Zabīd sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 27°C, with 13 mm of rain across 2.8 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 77% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Zabīd's 3rd-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Zabīd's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 27°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 13 mm
- 2.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:01 AM – 5:42 PM
- Cloud cover
- 27%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.7 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.2
- out of 10
Zabīd is city in Yemen.
- Density
- 38,956/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical October day in Zabīd reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 27°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 33°C and 36°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 2°C cooler than September and about 2°C warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg low (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 28 |
| 2 | 36 | 28 |
| 3 | 36 | 28 |
| 4 | 36 | 28 |
| 5 | 36 | 28 |
| 6 | 35 | 28 |
| 7 | 35 | 28 |
| 8 | 35 | 28 |
| 9 | 35 | 28 |
| 10 | 35 | 27 |
| 11 | 35 | 27 |
| 12 | 35 | 27 |
| 13 | 35 | 27 |
| 14 | 35 | 27 |
| 15 | 35 | 27 |
| 16 | 35 | 27 |
| 17 | 35 | 27 |
| 18 | 35 | 27 |
| 19 | 35 | 27 |
| 20 | 35 | 27 |
| 21 | 35 | 26 |
| 22 | 35 | 26 |
| 23 | 35 | 26 |
| 24 | 35 | 26 |
| 25 | 34 | 26 |
| 26 | 34 | 26 |
| 27 | 34 | 26 |
| 28 | 34 | 26 |
| 29 | 34 | 26 |
| 30 | 34 | 26 |
| 31 | 34 | 25 |
How October really feels in Zabīd
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Zabīd weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 7th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 22° | 6 | 1.4 | 11.3 | 6.2 |
| Feb | 31° / 22° | 6 | 1.9 | 11.5 | 5.6 |
| Mar | 33° / 24° | 9 | 2 | 11.9 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 35° / 26° | 14 | 1.8 | 12.3 | 3.0 |
| May | 37° / 28° | 7 | 1.2 | 12.6 | 2.1 |
| Jun | 38° / 29° | 5 | 0.7 | 12.8 | 1.6 |
| Jul | 38° / 30° | 25 | 3.8 | 12.8 | 1.3 |
| Aug | 37° / 29° | 40 | 5.2 | 12.5 | 1.7 |
| Sep | 37° / 29° | 21 | 3.7 | 12.1 | 2.0 |
| Oct | 35° / 27° | 13 | 2.8 | 11.7 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 33° / 24° | 5 | 1.1 | 11.3 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 31° / 22° | 4 | 1.5 | 11.2 | 6.0 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 77% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 12%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 83 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Cloudier (%) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 | 17 |
| 2 | 84 | 16 |
| 3 | 84 | 16 |
| 4 | 85 | 15 |
| 5 | 85 | 15 |
| 6 | 86 | 14 |
| 7 | 86 | 14 |
| 8 | 87 | 13 |
| 9 | 87 | 13 |
| 10 | 86 | 14 |
| 11 | 87 | 13 |
| 12 | 87 | 13 |
| 13 | 87 | 13 |
| 14 | 87 | 13 |
| 15 | 88 | 12 |
| 16 | 88 | 12 |
| 17 | 88 | 12 |
| 18 | 88 | 12 |
| 19 | 88 | 12 |
| 20 | 88 | 12 |
| 21 | 88 | 12 |
| 22 | 89 | 11 |
| 23 | 89 | 11 |
| 24 | 90 | 10 |
| 25 | 90 | 10 |
| 26 | 90 | 10 |
| 27 | 89 | 11 |
| 28 | 89 | 11 |
| 29 | 90 | 10 |
| 30 | 90 | 10 |
| 31 | 90 | 10 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Zabīd gets around 13 mm of rain over 2.8 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 9% and peaks near 15% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 15 |
| 5 | 14 |
| 6 | 14 |
| 7 | 13 |
| 8 | 12 |
| 9 | 11 |
| 10 | 11 |
| 11 | 10 |
| 12 | 9 |
| 13 | 9 |
| 14 | 8 |
| 15 | 7 |
| 16 | 7 |
| 17 | 7 |
| 18 | 6 |
| 19 | 6 |
| 20 | 6 |
| 21 | 6 |
| 22 | 6 |
| 23 | 6 |
| 24 | 5 |
| 25 | 5 |
| 26 | 5 |
| 27 | 5 |
| 28 | 5 |
| 29 | 5 |
| 30 | 4 |
| 31 | 4 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 49% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 94% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Muggy (%) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 |
| Oppressive (%) | 54 | 55 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 |
| Miserable (%) | 40 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 54 | 40 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 55 | 38 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 57 | 36 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 56 | 35 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 57 | 33 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 58 | 31 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 58 | 29 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 59 | 27 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 57 | 26 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 58 | 24 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 58 | 22 |
| 12 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 56 | 21 |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 57 | 19 |
| 14 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 55 | 18 |
| 15 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 54 | 16 |
| 16 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 53 | 15 |
| 17 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 51 | 14 |
| 18 | 1 | 6 | 31 | 50 | 13 |
| 19 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 48 | 12 |
| 20 | 1 | 8 | 34 | 47 | 11 |
| 21 | 1 | 9 | 35 | 45 | 10 |
| 22 | 1 | 9 | 36 | 44 | 9 |
| 23 | 1 | 10 | 37 | 42 | 9 |
| 24 | 1 | 11 | 39 | 41 | 9 |
| 25 | 1 | 11 | 40 | 39 | 8 |
| 26 | 2 | 12 | 41 | 38 | 8 |
| 27 | 2 | 12 | 41 | 37 | 7 |
| 28 | 2 | 12 | 42 | 36 | 7 |
| 29 | 2 | 13 | 43 | 35 | 7 |
| 30 | 2 | 13 | 44 | 35 | 6 |
| 31 | 2 | 13 | 45 | 34 | 6 |
Wind in October
Winds average 10 km/h in October, the calmest month.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:59 AM to 6:05 AM, and sunset from 5:52 PM to 5:35 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 5:59 | 5:52 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:00 | 5:51 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:00 | 5:51 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:00 | 5:50 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:00 | 5:49 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:00 | 5:48 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:00 | 5:48 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:00 | 5:47 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:00 | 5:46 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:00 | 5:46 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:45 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:44 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:44 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:43 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:43 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:42 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:02 | 5:41 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 6:02 | 5:41 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:02 | 5:40 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:02 | 5:40 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:03 | 5:39 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:03 | 5:39 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:03 | 5:38 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:03 | 5:38 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:04 | 5:37 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:04 | 5:37 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 6:04 | 5:37 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 6:04 | 5:36 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 6:05 | 5:36 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 6:05 | 5:35 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 6:05 | 5:35 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 5.7 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.05 kWh/m² to a high of 6.67 kWh/m² in April across the year — October's 5.7 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Zabīd
None of Zabīd's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Zabīd sees seasonal dust haze (May–September), heaviest in July.
Is October a good time to visit Zabīd?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Zabīd. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Zabīd in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Zabīd sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 27°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection.
Sea temperature near Zabīd in October
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 22 km away) is warmest in September at about 32°C and coldest in February near 25°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Warm |
| Feb | 25 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 31 | Tropical |
| Jul | 31 | Tropical |
| Aug | 31 | Tropical |
| Sep | 32 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 26 | Warm |
UV index in Zabīd in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Zabīd peaks around April 13 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 at about 7 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | Very high |
Air quality in Zabīd in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Zabīd is worst in July — around 57 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 1.9× the cleanest month (November, 30 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 35 | 40 | 42 | 38 | 39 | 56 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 34 | 30 | 32 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | Poor |
| Feb | 40 | Poor |
| Mar | 42 | Poor |
| Apr | 38 | Poor |
| May | 39 | Poor |
| Jun | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 48 | Poor |
| Sep | 43 | Poor |
| Oct | 34 | Moderate |
| Nov | 30 | Moderate |
| Dec | 32 | Moderate |
Where is Zabīd?
Zabīd sits at 14.2°N, 43.3°E, 114 m above sea level, in Yemen. The nearest listed city is Bayt al Faqīh, 36 km away.
Topography around Zabīd
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Zabīd.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Zabīd has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 44 m around an average of 102 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 210 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,873 m.
The land around Zabīd is covered by cropland (53%) and bare terrain (42%) within 3 km, bare terrain (50%) and cropland (45%) within 16 km, and water (31%), bare terrain (24%) and shrubs (22%) within 80 km.
Yemen travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / D / G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 7% of US
- price level, 2013
- GDP per capita
- $634
- 2018
- Happiness
- 3.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2013
- Road deaths
- 29.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 402
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Zabīd (14.1951°, 43.3152°, elevation 114 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).