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Massawa, Eritrea

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23,100 Population 125/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Massawa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.3°F
34% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area184.2 sq mi (477.0 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates15.6081°N, 39.4746°W
TimezoneAfrica/Asmara

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.85"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 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 43 km
Apr 28, 2024 30 km ENE of Massawa, Eritrea M5.0 31 km
Sep 13, 2023 42 km S of Massawa, Eritrea M5.0 43 km
Sep 18, 2013 17 km NW of Massawa, Eritrea M5.0 18 km
Sep 11, 2019 128 km NE of Massawa, Eritrea M5.0 129 km
Apr 10, 2006 58 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.9 130 km
Aug 2, 2023 33 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea M4.8 52 km
May 11, 1993 88 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.8 147 km
May 2, 1993 76 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.8 133 km
Mar 25, 2011 45 km SE of Massawa, Eritrea M4.8 45 km
Aug 2, 2023 34 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea M4.7 46 km
May 2, 1993 72 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.7 147 km
Jun 4, 2023 53 km ENE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M4.7 127 km
Apr 27, 2024 26 km NE of Massawa, Eritrea M4.7 27 km
Jun 5, 2022 52 km ENE of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.6 82 km
Aug 3, 2023 36 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.6 50 km
Aug 3, 2023 36 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.6 49 km
May 15, 2023 28 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.6 56 km
May 2, 1993 38 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.6 132 km
Jun 19, 2018 30 km NE of Massawa, Eritrea M4.6 30 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 — — 17 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Alid (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Alid Stratovolcano 904 m (2,966 ft) Unknown 94 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 1.4 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
May 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in
June 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
August 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
November 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
December 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in Wettest

Massawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 67°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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