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Himora, Eritrea

Gash-Barka · Eritrea

Himora is a mid-size city in Gash-Barka, Eritrea with a population of 46,100. Elevation: 1,919 ft (585 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

Data updated June 2026

46,100 Population 150/sq mi density
1,919 ft Elevation 585 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
24.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Asmara Timezone

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About Himora

Himora

Humera is a town in northwestern Ethiopia. It is located in the Kafta Humera district in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia as well as the Western Zone of Tigray, and has an elevation of 585 metres (1,919 ft) above sea level. The Tekezé river borders the town to the north. Humera is a vital regional agricultural center based on intensive agriculture, and is the last Ethiopian town south of the border with Eritrea and Sudan, and is considered to be a strategically important gateway to Sudan.

People

Population46,100
Density150/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation1,919 ft (585 m)
Population46,100
Population Density150 / sq mi
Elevation1,919 ft (585 m)
Coordinates14.3043°, 36.6060°
TimezoneAfrica/Asmara
Country🇪🇷 Eritrea
State / ProvinceGash-Barka
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation24.4 inches (619 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Himora

Himora is a mid-size city in Eritrea (Gash-Barka) with a population of 46,100. The city sits at an elevation of 1,919 feet (585 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Asmara.

Climate in Himora

Himora has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.8°C), the coldest is Aug (23.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 878 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.9°C / 79°F 14.9° / 38.2° 0.6
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 14.5° / 40.1° 0.9
Mar 29.7°C / 86°F 17.1° / 42.1° 1.9
Apr 31.8°C / 89°F 19.8° / 42.7° 16.6
May 31.5°C / 89°F 21.7° / 42.7° 43.2
Jun 27.6°C / 82°F 21.3° / 39.9° 117.1
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 20° / 32.2° 230.5
Aug 23.3°C / 74°F 19.4° / 29.6° 271.8
Sep 24.3°C / 76°F 19.1° / 32.3° 126.1
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 17.9° / 34.1° 61.6
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 16.6° / 35.6° 6.9
Dec 25.6°C / 78°F 14.8° / 36.4° 1.1
Himora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,919 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average83.5°F
55% above Eritrea avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,919 ft (585 m)
Area307.5 sq mi (796.3 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates14.3043°N, 36.6060°W
TimezoneAfrica/Asmara

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below Eritrea avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.36"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
March 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
April 89°F (32°C) 0.3 in Warmest
May 89°F (32°C) 1.3 in
June 86°F (30°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
October 83°F (29°C) 0.6 in
November 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
December 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in

Himora has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 80°F in January to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Himora

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Humera AirportHUESmall Airport
Khashm El Girba AirportGBUSmall Airport
Omhajer Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Himora

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد أم هاجر

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Asmara

🇪🇷 About Eritrea

Capital Asmara
Population 6,209,262
Area 121,320 km²
GDP per capita $689
HDI 0.503
Life expectancy 68.6 years
Internet users 20.0%
Urban population 34.7%
Currency ERN (Nakfa)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Calling code +291
TLD .er
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Himora

What is the population of Himora?

Himora has a population of 46,100 residents and is located in Eritrea. The population density is 150 people per square mile, spread across 307.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Himora?

Himora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches.

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