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Adailou, Djibouti

Tadjourah · Djibouti

Adailou is a small town in Tadjourah, Djibouti with a population of 867. Elevation: 4,239 ft (1,292 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

867 Population 747/sq mi density
4,239 ft Elevation 1,292 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
9.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Djibouti Timezone

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About Adailou

Adailou

Adailou is a town in the Tadjoura region of Djibouti. It sprawls on a wide basin surrounded by granitic mountains on all sides. Adailou has one of the mildest climates in Djibouti, which is not always passable during the rainy season.

People

Population867
Density747/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain9.5 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation4,239 ft (1,292 m)
Population867
Population Density747 / sq mi
Elevation4,239 ft (1,292 m)
Coordinates11.9519°, 42.9054°
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti
Country🇩🇯 Djibouti
State / ProvinceTadjourah
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation9.5 inches (242 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Adailou

Adailou is a small town in Djibouti (Tadjourah) with a population of 867. The city sits at an elevation of 4,239 feet (1,292 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Djibouti.

Adailou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 9.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,239 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above Djibouti avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,239 ft (1,292 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density747/sq mi
Coordinates11.9519°N, 42.9054°W
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.5"
75% below Djibouti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.26"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 28, 2025.

Mar 5, 1992 4 km WSW of Arta, Djibouti M6.2 50 km
Apr 11, 1994 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.9 25 km
Apr 24, 1994 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.6 40 km
Mar 16, 1993 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M5.6 106 km
Mar 9, 1997 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti M5.5 76 km
Mar 8, 1997 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 45 km
Jan 25, 2024 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M5.4 56 km
Jan 4, 2004 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 47 km
Nov 2, 2001 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 35 km
Aug 9, 2002 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 83 km
Jan 3, 2004 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti M5.2 51 km
Jan 10, 2011 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.1 118 km
Apr 29, 2008 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 31 km
Apr 29, 2008 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 28 km
Jan 30, 2011 81 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 123 km
Mar 8, 1997 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 65 km
Aug 10, 2002 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 108 km
Jan 10, 1992 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.9 66 km
Mar 9, 1997 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti M4.9 61 km
Mar 13, 2011 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Mekunu:sagar Category 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 63 km
Gufa Volcanic field 600 m (1,969 ft) Unknown 78 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 90 km
Assab Volcanic Field Volcanic field 987 m (3,238 ft) Unknown 122 km
Dama Ali Shield 1,068 m (3,504 ft) 1631 158 km
Hanish Shield 422 m (1,385 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in
June 87°F (31°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 88°F (31°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 87°F (30°C) 1.1 in
September 84°F (29°C) 0.9 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Wettest
December 71°F (21°C) 0.9 in

Adailou has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 70°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near Adailou

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Djibouti-Ambouli AirportJIBLarge Airport
Assa-Gueyla AirportSmall Airport
Chabelley AirportSmall Airport
Herkale AirportSmall Airport
Holhol AirportSmall Airport
Moucha AirportMHISmall Airport
Obock AirportOBCSmall Airport
Perim / Mayyun East AirfieldSmall Airport
Perim Air BaseSmall Airport
Tadjoura AirportTDJSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Djibouti
Elevation
897 m (2,943 ft)

🇩🇯 About Djibouti

Capital Djibouti
Population 958,920
Area 23,000 km²
GDP (USD) $3,898,447,007
GDP per capita $3,381
HDI 0.513
Life expectancy 66.0 years
Internet users 65.0%
Urban population 72.8%
Currency DJF (Franc)
Languages Arabic, French
Calling code +253
TLD .dj
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Adailou

What is the population of Adailou?

Adailou has a population of 867 residents and is located in Djibouti. The population density is 747 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Adailou?

Adailou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.5 inches.

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