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Holhol, Djibouti

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3,519 Population 23,460/sq mi density
1,444 ft Elevation 440 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Holhol has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average81.9°F
52% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density23,460/sq mi
Coordinates11.3103°N, 42.9294°W
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.2"
81% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

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 26 km
Apr 11, 1994 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.9 48 km
Mar 16, 1993 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M5.6 109 km
Apr 24, 1994 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.6 34 km
Mar 9, 1997 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti M5.5 80 km
Jan 25, 2024 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M5.4 68 km
Jan 4, 2004 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 47 km
Mar 8, 1997 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 61 km
Jan 3, 2004 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti M5.2 25 km
Nov 2, 2001 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 61 km
Aug 9, 2002 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 97 km
Jan 10, 2011 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.1 140 km
Aug 2, 2011 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M5.0 149 km
Apr 29, 2008 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 42 km
Jan 30, 2011 81 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 142 km
Feb 26, 2007 Ethiopia M5.0 149 km
Apr 29, 2008 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 47 km
Mar 8, 1997 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 86 km
Mar 9, 1997 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti M4.9 52 km
Jan 10, 1992 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.9 82 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 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 58 km
Dama Ali Shield 1,068 m (3,504 ft) 1631 142 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 143 km
Gufa Volcanic field 600 m (1,969 ft) Unknown 145 km
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 183 km
Assab Volcanic Field Volcanic field 987 m (3,238 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.0 in Wettest
May 86°F (30°C) 0.4 in
June 91°F (33°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
July 91°F (33°C) 0.4 in
August 90°F (32°C) 0.9 in
September 88°F (31°C) 0.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
November 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in

Holhol has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 73°F in January to 91°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 7.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.1").

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