Arica, a Chilean port city, holds the record for the lowest annual rainfall globally, receiving just 0.6 mm.
Weatheratlas.com challenges the notion that Al-Hutaib remains rain-free, indicating the likelihood of precipitation in this Yemeni village.
Some interesting photos of an idyllic hill station in Yemen, Al-Hutaib, have taken the internet by storm, showcasing breathtaking scenes of dawn, celestial clouds, and soaring birds. However, this visual spectacle has stirred controversy as reports suggest that Al-Hutaib is the only place in the world where rainfall never occurs.
Nestled atop a sandstone hill at an elevation of 3,200 meters, Al-Hutaib is said to endure scorching temperatures during the day and cold nights, yet remains devoid of rainfall due to the absence of nearby water resources. However, is this claim factual?
Contrary to popular belief, NASA notes that clouds form at various altitudes, with at least five types forming at 2,000 meters above the Earth’s surface. Al-Hutaib, situated at 3,200 meters, experiences the formation of four cloud types. National Geographic highlights that Cumulonimbus clouds, responsible for thunderstorms and heavy rain, form up to 20,000 meters above ground level. Hence, the possibility of rainfall in Al-Hutaib exists, unless it is in extreme weather conditions or exceeds 20,000 meters.
Weatheratlas.com further challenges the notion that Al-Hutaib remains rain-free, indicating the likelihood of precipitation in this Yemeni village. Comparatively, Arica, a Chilean port city, holds the record for the lowest annual rainfall globally, receiving just 0.6 mm. In the United States, Nevada ranks as the driest state with 241 mm of annual rainfall, while Yuma, Arizona, claims the title of the driest city, receiving only 67.31 mm annually.
