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Ali Sabih, Djibouti

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50,006 Population 25,910/sq mi density
2,293 ft Elevation 699 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Ali Sabih has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,293 ft (699 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density25,910/sq mi
Coordinates11.1558°N, 42.7125°W
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.4"
78% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.54"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

104 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 41 km
Apr 11, 1994 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.9 66 km
Apr 24, 1994 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.6 60 km
Mar 16, 1993 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M5.6 95 km
Mar 9, 1997 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti M5.5 109 km
Mar 8, 1997 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 89 km
Jan 4, 2004 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 75 km
Jan 25, 2024 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M5.4 97 km
Aug 9, 2002 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 126 km
Jan 3, 2004 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti M5.2 53 km
Nov 2, 2001 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 88 km
Apr 29, 2008 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 66 km
Feb 26, 2007 Ethiopia M5.0 133 km
Aug 2, 2011 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M5.0 137 km
Apr 29, 2008 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 63 km
Mar 8, 1997 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 115 km
Jan 10, 1992 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.9 79 km
Mar 9, 1997 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti M4.9 81 km
Jan 26, 2023 76 km ENE of Loyada, Djibouti M4.8 143 km
Jan 26, 1997 38 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M4.7 142 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 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 54 km
Dama Ali Shield 1,068 m (3,504 ft) 1631 119 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 147 km
Gufa Volcanic field 600 m (1,969 ft) Unknown 156 km
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in
May 84°F (29°C) 0.5 in
June 89°F (32°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
July 87°F (31°C) 0.9 in
August 86°F (30°C) 1.5 in Wettest
September 85°F (29°C) 1.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
December 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in

Ali Sabih has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 70°F in January to 89°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 8.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.2").

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