Ak’ordat, Eritrea

Full City Profile

8,857 Population 29/sq mi density

2,008 ft Elevation 612 meters

83°F Avg Temperature 29°C

Ak’ordat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	83.4°F
	54% above US avg
January Average	78°F (25°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,008 ft (612 m)
Area	307.5 sq mi (796.3 km²)
Population Density	29/sq mi
Coordinates	15.5480°N, 37.8829°W
Timezone	Africa/Asmara

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.3"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.49"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 22, 2025.

Feb 20, 1996	34 km WNW of Massawa, Eritrea	M4.5	144 km
Feb 22, 2025	32 km WNW of Massawa, Eritrea	M4.3	141 km
Jan 8, 2007	88 km NNE of Keren, Eritrea	M4.1	145 km
Apr 25, 2008	50 km NE of Keren, Eritrea	M4.0	113 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (25°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
February	79°F (26°C)	0.1 in
March	81°F (27°C)	0.1 in
April	87°F (30°C)	0.3 in
May	90°F (32°C)	0.6 in	Warmest
June	89°F (32°C)	1.2 in
July	84°F (29°C)	4.3 in
August	81°F (27°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
September	84°F (29°C)	1.7 in
October	86°F (30°C)	0.4 in
November	83°F (29°C)	0.2 in
December	80°F (26°C)	0.0 in	Driest

Ak’ordat has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 78°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.0").

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