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Weather & Climate in Adi Keyh, Eritrea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Adi Keyh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,844 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,844 ft (2,391 m) |
| Area | 3,702.2 sq mi (9,588.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8444°N, 39.3772°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
69 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Aug 10, 2002 | 40 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Eritrea | M5.6 | 45 km | 7 km |
| May 6, 1993 | 72 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2025 | 52 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1993 | 81 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2013 | 17 km NW of Massawa, Eritrea | M5.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2024 | 30 km ENE of Massawa, Eritrea | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 42 km S of Massawa, Eritrea | M5.0 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 79 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 100 km | 19 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 59 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 58 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 45 km SE of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1993 | 88 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 100 km | 25 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 76 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 33 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea | M4.8 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 53 km ENE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 34 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea | M4.7 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 26 km NE of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1993 | 73 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 72 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1884 | OFFSHORE MASSAWA | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alid (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alid | Stratovolcano | 904 m (2,966 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Gada Ale | Stratovolcano | 287 m (942 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Alu-Dalafilla | Fissure vent(s) | 578 m (1,896 ft) | 2008 | 172 km |
| Erta Ale | Shield | 613 m (2,011 ft) | 2020 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Adi Keyh has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 61°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.9").