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Egahlou, Djibouti

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1,512 Population 1,303/sq mi density
1,512 ft Elevation 461 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Egahlou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,303/sq mi
Coordinates12.1248°N, 42.9374°W
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.3"
78% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.06"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

156 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 69 km
Apr 11, 1994 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.9 44 km
Apr 24, 1994 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.6 59 km
Mar 16, 1993 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M5.6 117 km
Mar 9, 1997 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti M5.5 82 km
Mar 8, 1997 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 55 km
Jan 25, 2024 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M5.4 64 km
Jan 4, 2004 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 61 km
Jan 3, 2004 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti M5.2 69 km
Nov 2, 2001 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 46 km
Aug 9, 2002 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 85 km
Jan 10, 2011 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.1 114 km
Apr 29, 2008 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 49 km
Jan 30, 2011 81 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 120 km
Apr 29, 2008 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 48 km
Mar 8, 1997 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 68 km
Mar 9, 1997 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti M4.9 73 km
Jan 10, 1992 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.9 77 km
Mar 13, 2011 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 120 km
Aug 10, 2002 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 103 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 1 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gufa (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Gufa Volcanic field 600 m (1,969 ft) Unknown 65 km
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 79 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 85 km
Assab Volcanic Field Volcanic field 987 m (3,238 ft) Unknown 107 km
Dama Ali Shield 1,068 m (3,504 ft) 1631 171 km
Hanish Shield 422 m (1,385 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in
June 88°F (31°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 89°F (32°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 88°F (31°C) 1.0 in
September 85°F (30°C) 0.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Wettest
December 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in

Egahlou has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 71°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.2").

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