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Mendefera, Eritrea
Full City Profile
17,781
Population
58/sq mi density
6,486 ft
Elevation
1,977 meters
68°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Mendefera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,486 ft (1,977 m) |
| Area | 307.8 sq mi (797.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8872°N, 38.8153°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1884 | OFFSHORE MASSAWA | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alid (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alid | Stratovolcano | 904 m (2,966 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Gada Ale | Stratovolcano | 287 m (942 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Mendefera has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (0.0").