Asaita, Ethiopia

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39,400 Population 2,033/sq mi density
1,217 ft Elevation 371 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Asaita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 92°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average83.1°F
54% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)

Geography

Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Area19.4 sq mi (50.2 km²)
Population Density2,033/sq mi
Coordinates11.5684°N, 41.4387°E
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.0"
84% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.61"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 28, 2025.

Mar 5, 1992 4 km WSW of Arta, Djibouti M6.2 150 km
Mar 16, 1993 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M5.6 60 km
Apr 29, 2008 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 150 km
May 4, 1990 6 km SW of Semera, Ethiopia M5.0 56 km
Jan 10, 1992 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.9 100 km
Jan 21, 1993 101 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.9 148 km
Jan 26, 1997 38 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M4.7 67 km
Jun 17, 2006 70 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.6 116 km
Jan 1, 2003 53 km SE of Asaita, Ethiopia M4.6 54 km
Jul 18, 2005 106 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.5 149 km
Jun 17, 2006 76 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.5 128 km
Jul 28, 2025 14 km NW of Arta, Djibouti M4.5 145 km
Jun 17, 1999 89 km SSW of Asaita, Ethiopia M4.5 90 km
Jan 3, 1997 37 km NW of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M4.5 49 km
May 16, 1990 21 km NNW of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M4.5 50 km
Aug 25, 2017 56 km WNW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.5 107 km
Jun 23, 2015 9 km NW of Dikhil, Djibouti M4.4 106 km
Dec 22, 1992 30 km NNW of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M4.4 59 km
Jun 17, 2006 72 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.4 125 km
Jun 17, 2006 71 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.3 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dama Ali (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Dama Ali Shield 1,068 m (3,504 ft) 1631 38 km
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 57 km
Manda Hararo Shield(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 2009 95 km
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 112 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 123 km
Dabbahu Stratovolcano 1,401 m (4,596 ft) 2005 155 km
Gufa Volcanic field 600 m (1,969 ft) Unknown 161 km
Dabbayra Shield 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 174 km
Alayta Shield 1,496 m (4,908 ft) 1915 174 km
Adwa Stratovolcano 1,733 m (5,686 ft) Unknown 179 km
Afdera Stratovolcano 1,250 m (4,101 ft) Unknown 181 km
Assab Volcanic Field Volcanic field 987 m (3,238 ft) Unknown 188 km
Borawli Stratovolcano 784 m (2,572 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
May 87°F (30°C) 0.3 in
June 92°F (33°C) 0.1 in Warmest
July 92°F (33°C) 0.9 in
August 90°F (32°C) 1.6 in Wettest
September 88°F (31°C) 0.7 in
October 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
November 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest

Asaita has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 75°F in January to 92°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and December the driest (0.0").

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