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Dek’emhāre, Eritrea

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10,959 Population 3/sq mi density
6,624 ft Elevation 2,019 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Dek’emhāre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,624 ft (2,019 m)
Area3,702.2 sq mi (9,588.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates15.0700°N, 39.0475°W
TimezoneAfrica/Asmara

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 2, 2025.

Aug 1, 2023 Eritrea M5.6 54 km
May 6, 1993 72 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M5.3 138 km
Mar 2, 2025 52 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M5.2 138 km
May 10, 1993 81 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M5.1 141 km
Sep 18, 2013 17 km NW of Massawa, Eritrea M5.0 81 km
Apr 28, 2024 30 km ENE of Massawa, Eritrea M5.0 105 km
Sep 13, 2023 42 km S of Massawa, Eritrea M5.0 49 km
May 13, 1993 79 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.9 143 km
Apr 10, 2006 58 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.9 113 km
May 2, 1993 76 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.8 126 km
Aug 2, 2023 33 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea M4.8 34 km
May 11, 1993 88 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.8 142 km
Mar 25, 2011 45 km SE of Massawa, Eritrea M4.8 78 km
Jun 4, 2023 53 km ENE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M4.7 108 km
Apr 27, 2024 26 km NE of Massawa, Eritrea M4.7 102 km
May 3, 1993 73 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.7 139 km
May 2, 1993 72 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.7 135 km
Aug 2, 2023 34 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea M4.7 34 km
May 15, 2023 28 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.6 39 km
Mar 30, 2014 36 km NE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.6 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1884 OFFSHORE MASSAWA Earthquake 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alid (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Alid Stratovolcano 904 m (2,966 ft) Unknown 96 km
Gada Ale Stratovolcano 287 m (942 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
October 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Dek’emhāre has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 63°F in December to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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