Gorabous, Djibouti

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930 Population 604/sq mi density
991 ft Elevation 302 meters
85°F Avg Temperature 29°C
Gorabous has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 92°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average85.0°F
57% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average92°F (34°C)

Geography

Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density604/sq mi
Coordinates11.3043°N, 42.2170°E
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.8"
85% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.46"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2.

Mar 5, 1992 4 km WSW of Arta, Djibouti M6.2 69 km
Apr 11, 1994 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.9 85 km
Apr 24, 1994 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.6 93 km
Mar 16, 1993 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M5.6 44 km
Jan 25, 2024 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M5.4 135 km
Jan 4, 2004 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 113 km
Mar 8, 1997 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 124 km
Nov 2, 2001 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 119 km
Jan 3, 2004 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti M5.2 93 km
May 4, 1990 6 km SW of Semera, Ethiopia M5.0 145 km
Apr 29, 2008 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 79 km
Apr 29, 2008 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 94 km
Mar 9, 1997 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti M4.9 123 km
Jan 10, 1992 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.9 53 km
May 30, 2015 11 km N of Djibouti, Djibouti M4.7 111 km
Apr 14, 2017 21 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M4.7 138 km
Mar 9, 1997 30 km NE of Loyada, Djibouti M4.7 137 km
Jan 26, 1997 38 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M4.7 96 km
Apr 14, 2017 16 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M4.7 127 km
Jan 1, 2003 53 km SE of Asaita, Ethiopia M4.6 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 41 km
Dama Ali Shield 1,068 m (3,504 ft) 1631 64 km
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 106 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 120 km
Gufa Volcanic field 600 m (1,969 ft) Unknown 143 km
Manda Hararo Shield(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 2009 180 km
Assab Volcanic Field Volcanic field 987 m (3,238 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.7 in
May 90°F (32°C) 0.3 in
June 95°F (35°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
July 92°F (34°C) 1.0 in
August 91°F (33°C) 1.5 in Wettest
September 91°F (33°C) 0.8 in
October 85°F (29°C) 0.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in

Gorabous has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 76°F in January to 95°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 5.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.1").

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