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Djibouti, Djibouti

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626,512 Population 8,113/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
86°F Avg Temperature 30°C
Djibouti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 96°F Jul (36°C)
Annual Average85.5°F
58% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average96°F (36°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area77.2 sq mi (200.0 km²)
Population Density8,113/sq mi
Coordinates11.5890°N, 43.1450°W
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.8"
85% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

159 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 37 km
Apr 11, 1994 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.9 35 km
Apr 24, 1994 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.6 14 km
Mar 16, 1993 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M5.6 126 km
Mar 9, 1997 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti M5.5 46 km
Mar 8, 1997 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 22 km
Jan 25, 2024 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M5.4 30 km
Jan 4, 2004 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 8 km
Jan 3, 2004 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti M5.2 14 km
Aug 9, 2002 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 61 km
Nov 2, 2001 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 23 km
Jan 10, 2011 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.1 104 km
Jan 30, 2011 81 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 107 km
Apr 29, 2008 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 39 km
Apr 29, 2008 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 20 km
Mar 8, 1997 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 47 km
Mar 9, 1997 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti M4.9 18 km
Jan 10, 1992 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.9 91 km
Mar 13, 2011 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 99 km
Aug 10, 2002 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 100 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 1 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 74 km
Gufa Volcanic field 600 m (1,969 ft) Unknown 126 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 135 km
Dama Ali Shield 1,068 m (3,504 ft) 1631 169 km
Assab Volcanic Field Volcanic field 987 m (3,238 ft) Unknown 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in Wettest
April 84°F (29°C) 0.8 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.4 in
June 94°F (34°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 96°F (36°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 96°F (35°C) 0.4 in
September 91°F (33°C) 0.2 in
October 85°F (29°C) 0.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in

Djibouti has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 77°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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