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Āreza, Eritrea

Full City Profile

4,774 Population 1/sq mi density
6,588 ft Elevation 2,008 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Āreza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,588 ft (2,008 m)
Area3,702.2 sq mi (9,588.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates14.9269°N, 38.5658°W
TimezoneAfrica/Asmara

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 2, 2025.

Aug 1, 2023 Eritrea M5.6 108 km
Sep 18, 2013 17 km NW of Massawa, Eritrea M5.0 124 km
Sep 13, 2023 42 km S of Massawa, Eritrea M5.0 103 km
Aug 2, 2023 33 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea M4.8 88 km
Mar 25, 2011 45 km SE of Massawa, Eritrea M4.8 132 km
Jun 4, 2023 53 km ENE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M4.7 148 km
Apr 27, 2024 26 km NE of Massawa, Eritrea M4.7 149 km
Aug 2, 2023 34 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea M4.7 88 km
Mar 30, 2014 36 km NE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.6 135 km
Aug 3, 2023 36 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.6 91 km
Aug 3, 2023 36 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.6 93 km
Jun 5, 2022 52 km ENE of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.6 137 km
May 15, 2023 28 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.6 93 km
May 2, 1993 38 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.6 140 km
Sep 10, 1995 8 km W of Massawa, Eritrea M4.5 117 km
Aug 2, 2023 31 km SSW of Massawa, Eritrea M4.5 97 km
Feb 20, 1996 34 km WNW of Massawa, Eritrea M4.5 117 km
Aug 1, 2023 37 km NNE of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.4 102 km
Aug 2, 2023 35 km S of Massawa, Eritrea M4.4 102 km
Apr 28, 2024 25 km ENE of Massawa, Eritrea M4.4 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1884 OFFSHORE MASSAWA Earthquake 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Alid (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Alid Stratovolcano 904 m (2,966 ft) Unknown 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in
July 69°F (21°C) 7.7 in
August 69°F (20°C) 7.9 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in

Āreza has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 66°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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