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Tadjoura, Djibouti

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19,533 Population 16,839/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
85°F Avg Temperature 30°C
Tadjoura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 95°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average85.1°F
58% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density16,839/sq mi
Coordinates11.7878°N, 42.8822°W
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.7"
85% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 0.91"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

163 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 32 km
Apr 11, 1994 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.9 6 km
Apr 24, 1994 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.6 25 km
Mar 16, 1993 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M5.6 99 km
Mar 9, 1997 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti M5.5 73 km
Mar 8, 1997 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 42 km
Jan 4, 2004 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 38 km
Jan 25, 2024 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M5.4 54 km
Nov 2, 2001 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 33 km
Aug 9, 2002 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 84 km
Jan 3, 2004 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti M5.2 35 km
Jan 10, 2011 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.1 123 km
Apr 29, 2008 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 11 km
Apr 29, 2008 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 16 km
Jan 30, 2011 81 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 127 km
Mar 8, 1997 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 67 km
Aug 10, 2002 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 116 km
Mar 13, 2011 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 123 km
Jan 10, 1992 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.9 60 km
Mar 9, 1997 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti M4.9 52 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 1 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 51 km
Gufa Volcanic field 600 m (1,969 ft) Unknown 93 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 99 km
Assab Volcanic Field Volcanic field 987 m (3,238 ft) Unknown 138 km
Dama Ali Shield 1,068 m (3,504 ft) 1631 148 km
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.6 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.3 in
June 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 95°F (35°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 94°F (34°C) 0.6 in
September 91°F (33°C) 0.3 in
October 85°F (29°C) 0.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 0.7 in

Tadjoura has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 77°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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