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Al Mukalla

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Location & Surroundings

Mukalla is a city in Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen with 594,951 inhabitants, at 39 m elevation. The national capital Sanaa is about 535 km to the west. The nearest airport is Riyan International Airport, 30 km away.

Also known as: المكلا · Al-Mukalla · Аль-Мукалла · Ель-Мукалла · Al Mukallā

Overview

Mukalla is City in Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen — AR مدينة يمنية وعاصمة منطقة حضرموت.

It is located in Hadhramaut Region, South Yemen.

The population is about 144,137 (2005).

It covers about 1,963 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 10 metre.

Also known as: Al-Mukalla District, Al Mukalla District, Al-Mukalla, Al Mukalla, Mukalla City District, Madīnat al Mukallā, Al-Kheesa, Bandar Yaqoub, Bandar Omar, Bandar Al-Naqeeb

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Basic Data

  • Country South Yemen
  • Located in Hadhramaut Region
  • Area 1,963 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    14° 32' 33" N, 49° 7' 27" E
  • Elevation DEM: 39 m
  • Timezone Asia/Aden
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 594,951
  • Pop. Density 7,714 p/km²
  • Built-up 25.8%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Rial (YER)
  • Phone Prefix +967

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Alternate Names

ar
المكلا
en
Mukalla
de pl
Al-Mukalla
ru
Аль-Мукалла
uk
Ель-Мукалла
Al Mukallā

Weather in Al Mukalla

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Al Mukalla, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 28.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 821 W/m2.

Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
2.3 m/s N (19 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.78 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 24.9 2.3 19 65 1,013.0 - / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
6h 27.9 3.0 70 53 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 193.2 n/a
12h 28.6 4.3 106 64 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 2 821.0 n/a
18h 26.4 3.4 58 78 1,015.8 0.07 / 0.07 5 88.8 n/a
Tomorrow 25.6 2.9 60 80 1,014.1 0.71 / 0.78 19 0.0 n/a
30h 27.7 3.5 76 67 1,016.6 0.00 / 0.59 16 181.1 n/a
36h 28.5 4.8 112 63 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.05 38 782.8 n/a
42h 26.0 4.0 72 80 1,015.8 0.93 / 0.97 26 81.6 n/a
Wednesday 25.4 2.7 56 79 1,014.3 0.69 / 1.66 52 0.0 n/a
54h 27.3 4.0 82 67 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.38 23 185.0 n/a
60h 28.2 4.9 105 63 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.03 6 811.8 n/a
66h 26.2 3.0 55 71 1,015.7 0.00 / 0.01 5 87.9 n/a
Thursday 25.2 2.0 13 67 1,013.1 0.05 / 0.05 19 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Al Mukalla?
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 28.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 821 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Al Mukalla today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Al Mukalla?
Local time is 09:55. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Al Mukalla?
Al Mukalla is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Al Mukalla?
Population about 594,951.
What is the elevation of Al Mukalla?
DEM 39 m.
Where is Al Mukalla located?
It is at 14.54248, 49.12424 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Al Mukalla in?
It is in Yemen.

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Last updated 2025-06-20
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