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Weather & Climate in Airolaf, Djibouti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Airolaf has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 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 12.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,797 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 75.3°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,797 ft (1,462 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,018/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.7703°N, 42.6519°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Djibouti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
129 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Mar 5, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Arta, Djibouti | M6.2 | 34 km | 7 km |
| Apr 11, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.9 | 23 km | 16 km |
| Apr 24, 1994 | 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1993 | 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M5.6 | 74 km | 16 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti | M5.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2011 | 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti | M4.9 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti | M4.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2011 | 75 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Mekunu:sagar | Category 1 | 52 mph | 272 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 29 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 84 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 124 km |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.2 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in |
Airolaf has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 67°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.3").