Gâlâfi, Djibouti

Full City Profile

1,849 Population 3/sq mi density

495 ft Elevation 151 meters

84°F Avg Temperature 29°C

Gâlâfi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 92°F Jul (33°C)

Annual Average	83.7°F
	55% above US avg
January Average	75°F (24°C)
July Average	92°F (33°C)
Sunny Days	325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	495 ft (151 m)
Area	599.0 sq mi (1,551.5 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	11.7158°N, 41.8361°W
Timezone	Africa/Djibouti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.1"

84% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.54"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 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	109 km
Apr 11, 1994	6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti	M5.9	111 km
Mar 16, 1993	19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti	M5.6	19 km
Apr 24, 1994	14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti	M5.6	129 km
Jan 4, 2004	7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti	M5.4	148 km
Nov 2, 2001	22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti	M5.2	147 km
Jan 3, 2004	10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti	M5.2	133 km
May 4, 1990	6 km SW of Semera, Ethiopia	M5.0	95 km
Apr 29, 2008	11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti	M5.0	106 km
Apr 29, 2008	16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti	M5.0	125 km
Jan 10, 1992	45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti	M4.9	55 km
May 30, 2015	11 km N of Djibouti, Djibouti	M4.7	144 km
Jan 26, 1997	38 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti	M4.7	39 km
Jan 1, 2003	53 km SE of Asaita, Ethiopia	M4.6	58 km
Sep 28, 2023	13 km N of Djibouti, Djibouti	M4.6	144 km
Jun 17, 2006	70 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia	M4.6	136 km
Aug 25, 2017	56 km WNW of Dorra, Djibouti	M4.5	74 km
May 16, 1990	21 km NNW of Gâlâfi, Djibouti	M4.5	22 km
Feb 9, 2006	11 km ESE of Tadjourah, Djibouti	M4.5	124 km
Jun 17, 1999	89 km SSW of Asaita, Ethiopia	M4.5	121 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dama Ali (53 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Dama Ali	Shield	1,068 m (3,504 ft)	1631	53 km
Ardoukoba	Fissure vent(s)	298 m (978 ft)	1978	71 km
Manda-Inakir	Fissure vent(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	1928	84 km
Gabillema	Stratovolcano	1,459 m (4,787 ft)	Unknown	94 km
Gufa	Volcanic field	600 m (1,969 ft)	Unknown	120 km
Manda Hararo	Shield(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	2009	122 km
Assab Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	987 m (3,238 ft)	Unknown	152 km
Dabbahu	Stratovolcano	1,401 m (4,596 ft)	2005	177 km
Afdera	Stratovolcano	1,250 m (4,101 ft)	Unknown	186 km
Alayta	Shield	1,496 m (4,908 ft)	1915	189 km
Borawli	Stratovolcano	784 m (2,572 ft)	Unknown	199 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	75°F (24°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
February	77°F (25°C)	0.3 in
March	80°F (26°C)	0.4 in
April	83°F (28°C)	0.5 in
May	88°F (31°C)	0.3 in
June	93°F (34°C)	0.1 in	Warmest, Driest
July	92°F (33°C)	1.1 in
August	91°F (33°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
September	89°F (32°C)	0.8 in
October	83°F (29°C)	0.2 in
November	79°F (26°C)	0.4 in
December	76°F (25°C)	0.2 in

Gâlâfi has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 75°F in January to 93°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 6.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.1").

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