The climate of Crater
Geographically situated in
Yemen,
Crater experiences a subtropical desert climate, labeled as BWh on the Köppen climate classification spectrum. Annual weather conditions in Crater peak at high temperatures ranging from a yearly low of 26.1°C (79°F) in
January to a scorching 33.4°C (92.1°F) in
June. The lowest temperatures range from 23.9°C (75°F) in January to 30.3°C (86.5°F) in June, indicating a prevalent warmth throughout the year.
Humidity in Crater remains relatively unchanged throughout the year, wavering between 66% in June and
July to 74% in
February,
March, and
April, maintaining a somewhat sweaty atmosphere. Upon evaluating data on rainfall, there is a considerable discrepancy, from a low of 1mm (0.04") in February to a high of 9mm (0.35") in
May and
August, however, the desert climate remains predominant, with minimal rainfall occurring for a remarkably small number of days throughout the year.
Daylight hours span between 11.4 hours in
December and 12.9 hours in June, giving quite a significant amount of time for outdoor activities. Sunshine hours are quite abundant, ranging between 6.5 hours in January and 12.2 hours in August. This allows for a majority of sun-filled days in Crater, despite occasional cloudiness ranging from 7% to 25%.
Wind speed varies minimally throughout the year, with low wind speeds from 14.7km/h (9.1mph) in
September to maximum wind speeds of 21.3km/h (13.2mph) in March. Gusts may reach speeds of upto 31.8km/h (19.8mph) in July, making it the windiest month.
The best time to visit Crater
Weighing the annual parameters, the optimal period to tour
Crater might be
April and
May. During these months, the average high temperatures hover around 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 31.9°C (89.4°F) respectively, while the low averages stay at a comfortable 27.2°C (81°F) to 29.2°C (84.6°F). With a relative humidity of 74% in April and 71% in May and daylight spanning for 12.4 and 12.7 hours respectively, these months offer plentiful sunshine and agreeable weather.
The worst time to visit Crater
Visitors might want to evade
Crater during the months of
June and
July. As these months show the highest temperatures of the year, with averages cresting at 33.4°C (92.1°F) and 33°C (91.4°F) respectively, the heat can get overwhelming. Humidity during these months falls to 66%, the lowest in the year, which might lead to discomfort amidst the heat.
Spring weather in Crater
Spring in
Crater brings comforting weather patterns from
March to
May. With temperatures scaling from 27.6°C (81.7°F) to 31.9°C (89.4°F) and minimum temperatures varying from 25.2°C (77.4°F) to 29.2°C (84.6°F), the climatic conditions are relatively warm. An average visibility of 10km (6.2mi) coupled with significant sunshine hours of 9.8 to 12.1 hours makes spring a visually appealing time of the year.
Summer weather in Crater
June to
August defines summer in
Crater, characterised by the highest temperatures of the year. Highs spanning from 33.4°C (92.1°F) in June to 32.4°C (90.3°F) in August and lows from 30.3°C (86.5°F) to 29.6°C (85.3°F) may perhaps turn out to be oppressive. However, sunshine hours from 12.1 hours in June reducing to 11 hours in
September allow for brighter days and daylight hours reduce marginally from 12.9 hours to 12.2 hours.
Autumn weather in Crater
Autumn, occurring between
September to
November, experiences a slight moderation in temperatures with highs ranging from 32.6°C (90.7°F) to 28.5°C (83.3°F) and lows from 29.9°C (85.8°F) to 26.4°C (79.5°F).
Crater enjoys daylight hours from 12.2 hours to 11.5 hours and sunshine hours diminishing from 11 hours to 8.8 hours.
Winter weather in Crater
In
Crater, winter descends in
December, continuing to
February, mildly impacting the desert terrain. High temperatures vary from 26.8°C (80.2°F) to 26.1°C (79°F) and lows lie between 24.8°C (76.6°F) and 23.9°C (75°F). An average visibility of 10km (6.2mi) remains constant, combining with increasing humidity levels upto 74% in February. The daylight hours decrease from 11.4 hours in December to 11.5 hours in February, with the corresponding sunshine hours diminishing from 7.3 hours to 6.5 hours.
Weather in January
The New Year in
Crater,
Yemen brings warm weather with average highs reaching up to 26.1°C (79°F).
January exhibits the similar characteristics to
December, with just slightly increased cloud cover percentage. However, the noticeable change is in the daylight hours, compared to the shortest daylight hours in December, in January there is a slight increase.
Weather in January »Weather in February
February carries forward the warm weather trend of
January in
Crater,
Yemen, with mostly clear skies. The cloud cover reduces to 17%, increasing the average daily sunshine up to 9.1 hours. Although the number of rainfall days sees a minor reduction, there is no significant fluctuation in rainfall volume from the previous month.
Weather in February » Weather in March
Taking over from
February,
March in
Crater,
Yemen displays a minor rise in temperature while maintaining low rainfall. March holds the merit for having the smallest cloud cover of the year at 10% creating even more sunny days. As one progresses into
April, the temperatures rise a bit more, whereas the number of rainy days slightly decreases.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
April in
Crater,
Yemen shows a larger leap in average temperatures, making it much warmer than
March. The average daily sunshine peaks at 12.1 hours implying lovely days of spring. April exhibits a minor increase in rainfall, both in terms of volume and number of days but it does not disrupt the overall pleasant weather.
Weather in April » Weather in May
May in
Crater,
Yemen witnesses the highest leap in average high temperature, from 29.8°C (85.6°F) to 31.9°C (89.4°F), creating a much warmer atmosphere than the preceding month. Despite the moderate increase in cloud cover, the average daily sunshine remains constant.
Weather in May » Weather in June
Crater,
Yemen's weather in
June is one of the hottest of the year, with temperatures rising further from
May averages. June takes pride in having minimal rainfall days among all months, despite a minor decrease in average rainfall volume.
Weather in June »
Weather in July
July in
Crater,
Yemen is characterized by soaring high temperatures, with an average high of 33°C (91.4°F) per day. Interestingly, despite having the highest temperatures, July shares the highest number of rainfall days with
August.
Weather in July » Weather in August
August in
Crater,
Yemen continues with the high-temperature trend from
July, with slight temperature relief as the highest temperatures drop slightly to 32.4°C (90.3°F). August experiences an increase in rainfall volume, making it the wettest month along with
September.
Weather in August » Weather in September
As
Crater,
Yemen steps into
September, there is a noticeable decrease in average high temperatures from 32.4°C (90.3°F) to 32.6°C (90.7°F). This month shares the crown with
August as the wettest month, with rainfall volume peaking at 9mm (0.35").
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October in
Crater,
Yemen observes a significant drop in average high temperature to 30.6°C (87.1°F), bringing a respite from the summer heat. The amount of rainfall reduces dramatically, dropping to about half of what it was in
September.
Weather in October » Weather in November
November in
Crater,
Yemen marks the onset of winter, with a substantial decrease in average high temperatures down to 28.5°C (83.3°F) from
October's averages. The significant drop in rainfall volume and the number of rainy days confirms the receding monsoon and dawning winter.
Weather in November » Weather in December
The
December weather in
Crater,
Yemen is characterized by a further drop in average high temperatures, leading to fairly cool days with an average high of 26.8°C (80.2°F). Despite this, the city experiences the least number of rainfall days (2.7) in the year, almost similar to
January and
February.
Weather in December » [Resources]