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Assa Hougoud, Djibouti

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672 Population 4,480/sq mi density
2,592 ft Elevation 790 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Assa Hougoud has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,592 ft (790 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density4,480/sq mi
Coordinates11.3853°N, 42.8280°W
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.6"
80% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.06"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

150 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 14 km
Apr 11, 1994 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.9 39 km
Apr 24, 1994 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.6 32 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 86 km
Mar 8, 1997 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 62 km
Jan 4, 2004 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 49 km
Jan 25, 2024 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M5.4 71 km
Nov 2, 2001 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 60 km
Aug 9, 2002 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 102 km
Jan 3, 2004 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti M5.2 27 km
Jan 10, 2011 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.1 145 km
Apr 29, 2008 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 37 km
Apr 29, 2008 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 37 km
Jan 30, 2011 81 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 148 km
Mar 8, 1997 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 89 km
Mar 9, 1997 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti M4.9 57 km
Aug 10, 2002 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 142 km
Jan 10, 1992 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.9 68 km
Mar 13, 2011 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 139 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 1 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 45 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 130 km
Dama Ali Shield 1,068 m (3,504 ft) 1631 131 km
Gufa Volcanic field 600 m (1,969 ft) Unknown 134 km
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 173 km
Assab Volcanic Field Volcanic field 987 m (3,238 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
March 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
May 85°F (30°C) 0.4 in
June 91°F (33°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
July 90°F (32°C) 0.4 in
August 89°F (32°C) 1.0 in
September 87°F (31°C) 0.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Wettest
December 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in

Assa Hougoud has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 72°F in January to 91°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 7.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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