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Randa, Djibouti

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2,055 Population 12,088/sq mi density
2,943 ft Elevation 897 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Randa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,943 ft (897 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density12,088/sq mi
Coordinates11.8469°N, 42.6606°W
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.6"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

129 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 41 km
Apr 11, 1994 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.9 25 km
Apr 24, 1994 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.6 47 km
Mar 16, 1993 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M5.6 77 km
Mar 9, 1997 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti M5.5 98 km
Mar 8, 1997 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 67 km
Jan 4, 2004 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 62 km
Jan 25, 2024 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M5.4 79 km
Nov 2, 2001 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 58 km
Aug 9, 2002 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 108 km
Jan 3, 2004 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti M5.2 56 km
Jan 10, 2011 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.1 146 km
Apr 29, 2008 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 22 km
Apr 29, 2008 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 40 km
Mar 8, 1997 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 91 km
Aug 10, 2002 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 137 km
Mar 13, 2011 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 146 km
Jan 10, 1992 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.9 37 km
Mar 9, 1997 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti M4.9 77 km
Feb 1, 2011 75 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M4.8 141 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 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 36 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 78 km
Gufa Volcanic field 600 m (1,969 ft) Unknown 80 km
Assab Volcanic Field Volcanic field 987 m (3,238 ft) Unknown 125 km
Dama Ali Shield 1,068 m (3,504 ft) 1631 129 km
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
May 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
June 85°F (30°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
July 85°F (30°C) 1.0 in
August 84°F (29°C) 1.5 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in

Randa has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 67°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.3").

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