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Keren, Eritrea

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74,800 Population 244/sq mi density
4,590 ft Elevation 1,399 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Keren has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.4°F
36% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,590 ft (1,399 m)
Area306.5 sq mi (793.8 km²)
Population Density244/sq mi
Coordinates15.7779°N, 38.4511°W
TimezoneAfrica/Asmara

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.94"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 22, 2025.

Aug 1, 2023 Eritrea M5.6 131 km
Sep 13, 2023 42 km S of Massawa, Eritrea M5.0 126 km
Apr 28, 2024 30 km ENE of Massawa, Eritrea M5.0 136 km
Sep 18, 2013 17 km NW of Massawa, Eritrea M5.0 98 km
Mar 25, 2011 45 km SE of Massawa, Eritrea M4.8 148 km
Aug 2, 2023 33 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea M4.8 118 km
Apr 27, 2024 26 km NE of Massawa, Eritrea M4.7 125 km
Aug 2, 2023 34 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea M4.7 113 km
Jun 16, 2014 121 km NNE of Keren, Eritrea M4.6 122 km
May 15, 2023 28 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.6 127 km
Aug 3, 2023 36 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.6 121 km
Aug 3, 2023 36 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.6 120 km
Jun 9, 2015 136 km NNE of Keren, Eritrea M4.6 137 km
Jun 19, 2018 30 km NE of Massawa, Eritrea M4.6 134 km
Sep 10, 1995 8 km W of Massawa, Eritrea M4.5 103 km
Aug 2, 2023 31 km SSW of Massawa, Eritrea M4.5 108 km
Feb 20, 1996 34 km WNW of Massawa, Eritrea M4.5 81 km
Apr 28, 2024 25 km ENE of Massawa, Eritrea M4.4 131 km
Aug 2, 2023 35 km S of Massawa, Eritrea M4.4 119 km
Aug 1, 2023 37 km NNE of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.4 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1884 OFFSHORE MASSAWA Earthquake 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Alid (187 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Alid Stratovolcano 904 m (2,966 ft) Unknown 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
May 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in
June 80°F (26°C) 1.5 in Warmest
July 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in Wettest
September 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest

Keren has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 67°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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