Asmara, Eritrea
Full City Profile
963,000
Population
7,657 ft
Elevation
2,334 meters
65°F
Avg Temperature
18°C
Asmara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,657 ft (2,334 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.3381°N, 38.9318°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1884 | OFFSHORE MASSAWA | Earthquake | - | - | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Alid (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alid | Stratovolcano | 904 m (2,966 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in |
Asmara has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 60°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.4").