1 of 20 crop regions in Yemen are at their worst on record for this point in the season. Its highest in any previous year was 1, on a recent average of 0.08.
Vegetation, cumulativethe harvest measure1of 20
Vegetation, current1of 20
Water satisfaction1of 20
Rainfall, 3-month2of 20
Temperature16of 20
What moved, and when
Each square is one dekad, and its shade shows how many of this country’s crop regions stood at their own worst on record for that point in the season. Rows are ordered by how much time each instrument summarises, shortest first, because a shorter window can move sooner. That order is fixed and is the same on every country page.
Vegetation, currentthis dekad
Soil moisturethis dekadalready elevated when this window opens, so nothing here shows when it began
Temperaturethis dekad
Rainfall, 3-monththe past 3 months
Vegetation, cumulativethe season so far, from sowing
Water satisfactionthe season so far, as a water balance
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep
none at a recordone regionfewer than a thirda third to three quartersmost or alltoo few regions reporting to saynot reported
What connects these rows
The driver is water. This section says what moved and when. It never says because.
These 25 dekads were picked rather than derived. A shorter window changes which peak looks like the first, and a sequence visible inside a window may not exist outside it.
How bad is it, against this
country’s own record
Five instruments read together
our combination, not an observation
7th worst (joint)
of 26 years at this point in the season
The joint 7th most stressed of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026, across 5 instruments read together, level with 2009
Every input is measured against its own record, but no source publishes this average. It is our combination, not an observation.
This value places the country against itself, so it does not rank countries against each other. Its year-to-year spread here is 0.24, and that spread differs by place, so a higher value elsewhere can be a less unusual year than this one. The rank is the comparable figure.
A reading of conditions to date. It carries no statement about the rest of the season.
What the instruments say
The canopy is in the middle of its range, while water satisfaction is in mid-range and rainfall is in their worst third.
Each track is that instrument’s own 26 years, worst on the left.
Vegetation, cumulative-0.0116th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.0815th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction59%13th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.465th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature30.7 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Five instruments, each against its own 26 years for
this point in the season. They are shown together because they can
disagree: a region can sit at a record low on vegetation while water
or rainfall sits in its best third. 66 of the 440 regions at a record low on current vegetation have water or rainfall sitting in its own best third at the same moment, about one in seven. This page
reports where each one sits and does not say what caused what.
Every region of Yemen, worst to least
Each bar is the full spread of that region’s previous 25 years at this point in the season. The dot is this year. A dot at the left of a wide bar and a dot at the left of a narrow bar are different findings, which is why the history is drawn rather than described.
Regions in colour are at their worst on record. The rest are placed on the same scale so a single deep region inside an otherwise ordinary country reads differently from a country where the whole distribution has moved.
Al Jawf
-1.23
lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-1.23lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.34lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction16%7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.695th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature30.8 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Lahj
-0.58
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-0.582nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.612nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction27%6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.702nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature30.6 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Ma'Rib
-0.57
5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-0.575th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.644th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction20%8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.253rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature32.0 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Shabwah
-0.39
11th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-0.3911th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.3910th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction20%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.005th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature28.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Al Hodeidah
-0.23
15th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-0.2315th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.3711th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction71%16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.349th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature33.6 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Al Bayda
-0.21
15th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-0.2115th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.2711th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction28%6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.083rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature22.5 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Hadramawt
-0.08
14th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-0.0814th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.2210th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction9%6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.983rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature31.7 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Abyan
-0.02
18th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-0.0218th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.0114th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction28%11th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.84lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature32.3 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Sana'A City
+0.04
16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.0416th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.636th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction27%8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.867th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature22.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Amran
+0.12
17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.1217th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.1216th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction45%11th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.219th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature21.4 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Ad Dali'
+0.15
18th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.1518th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.4320th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction31%5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.402nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature24.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Al Mahwit
+0.17
17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.1717th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.1716th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction41%12th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.0412th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature29.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Dhamar
+0.26
17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.2617th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.4619th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction38%10th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.4010th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature21.7 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Ta'Iz
+0.29
20th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.2920th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.1216th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction43%6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.413rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature28.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Sana'A
+0.41
18th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.4118th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.2818th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction34%10th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.765th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature22.3 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Hajjah
+0.46
20th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.4620th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.4520th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction60%15th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.2917th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature32.3 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Aden
+0.49
21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.4921st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.5021st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction19%10th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.59lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature32.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Ibb
+0.78
22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.7822nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.0525th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction44%8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.853rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature20.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Raymah
+0.83
22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.8322nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.1824th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction44%13th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.288th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature28.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Sa'Dah
+0.87
21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.8721st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.4517th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction31%14th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.4118th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature28.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
This measurement is of the crop canopy and not of what
stressed it: heat, drought, disease and late planting are not
separable here, which is why no claim on this page names a cause.