‘As ‘Êla, Djibouti

Full City Profile

5,173 Population 9/sq mi density

1,152 ft Elevation 351 meters

85°F Avg Temperature 29°C

‘As ‘Êla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)

Annual Average	84.5°F
	56% above US avg
January Average	76°F (24°C)
July Average	91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days	324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,152 ft (351 m)
Area	599.0 sq mi (1,551.5 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	11.0036°N, 42.1025°W
Timezone	Africa/Djibouti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.8"

82% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.77"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

65 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	96 km
Apr 11, 1994	6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti	M5.9	116 km
Apr 24, 1994	14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti	M5.6	120 km
Mar 16, 1993	19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti	M5.6	70 km
Jan 4, 2004	7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti	M5.4	138 km
Nov 2, 2001	22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti	M5.2	147 km
Jan 3, 2004	10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti	M5.2	117 km
May 4, 1990	6 km SW of Semera, Ethiopia	M5.0	150 km
Apr 29, 2008	16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti	M5.0	122 km
Feb 26, 2007	Ethiopia	M5.0	142 km
Apr 29, 2008	11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti	M5.0	110 km
Mar 9, 1997	14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti	M4.9	147 km
Jan 10, 1992	45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti	M4.9	88 km
Jan 26, 1997	38 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti	M4.7	123 km
May 30, 2015	11 km N of Djibouti, Djibouti	M4.7	138 km
Sep 28, 2023	13 km N of Djibouti, Djibouti	M4.6	140 km
Jan 1, 2003	53 km SE of Asaita, Ethiopia	M4.6	44 km
Sep 28, 2023	10 km ENE of Djibouti, Djibouti	M4.6	142 km
Jul 28, 2025	14 km NW of Arta, Djibouti	M4.5	100 km
May 16, 1990	21 km NNW of Gâlâfi, Djibouti	M4.5	106 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dama Ali (60 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Dama Ali	Shield	1,068 m (3,504 ft)	1631	60 km
Ardoukoba	Fissure vent(s)	298 m (978 ft)	1978	76 km
Gabillema	Stratovolcano	1,459 m (4,787 ft)	Unknown	91 km
Manda-Inakir	Fissure vent(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	1928	153 km
Adwa	Stratovolcano	1,733 m (5,686 ft)	Unknown	173 km
Gufa	Volcanic field	600 m (1,969 ft)	Unknown	178 km
Manda Hararo	Shield(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	2009	191 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	76°F (24°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
February	78°F (25°C)	0.3 in
March	81°F (27°C)	0.5 in
April	85°F (29°C)	0.9 in
May	90°F (32°C)	0.4 in
June	94°F (34°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
July	91°F (33°C)	1.3 in
August	90°F (32°C)	1.8 in	Wettest
September	90°F (32°C)	0.9 in
October	84°F (29°C)	0.2 in
November	79°F (26°C)	0.2 in
December	77°F (25°C)	0.1 in	Driest

‘As ‘Êla has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 76°F in January to 94°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 6.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and December the driest (0.1").

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