Jiblah

Yemen

Jiblah, a highland town in Yemen's Ibb Governorate, served as the capital of Queen Arwa bint Ahmad al-Sulayhiyyi, who ruled from here in the 11th century until her death and was buried in the mosque she built. Her historical palace survives in the town centre. Jiblah and its surroundings appear on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, and the town sits high in the mountains near Jabal At-Ta'kar, with water sources close by.

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  • Nearest water from center 5.1 km3.1 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 3.5 km2.2 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
15°59°
20mm0.8in
F
16°62°
20mm0.8in
M
18°64°
50mm2.0in
A
19°65°
75mm3.0in
M
19°67°
115mm4.5in
J
20°67°
90mm3.5in
J
20°68°
90mm3.6in
A
19°66°
165mm6.4in
S
18°64°
130mm5.1in
O
17°62°
50mm2.0in
N
16°61°
20mm0.8in
D
15°59°
15mm0.6in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗
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Jiblah: quick answers

Where is Jiblah?

Jiblah is in Yemen.

How do you get to Jiblah?

The nearest airport is Taiz (TAI), about 1 hr 38 min away by road.

What's the weather like in Jiblah?

The warmest month is July, averaging 20°C68°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 15°C59°F. The wettest month is August, with about 163 mm6.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)

What's near Jiblah?

Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Taiz, Ibb and Dhi as Sufal.

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