Assab, Eritrea
Full City Profile
74,405
Population
29,293/sq mi density
72 ft
Elevation
22 meters
87°F
Avg Temperature
31°C
Assab has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 87°F (31°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 1.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 87.3°F |
| 62% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 29,293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.0092°N, 42.7394°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Assab Volcanic Field (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 34 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Hanish | Shield | 422 m (1,385 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 91 km |
| Zukur | Shield | 624 m (2,047 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Dubbi | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1861 | 119 km |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 162 km |
| Borawli | Stratovolcano | 784 m (2,572 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 92°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 89°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in |
Assab has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 79°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.2") and June the driest (0.0").