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Weather & Climate in Ak’ordat, Eritrea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ak’ordat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (29°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 13.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,008 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 83.4°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,008 ft (612 m) |
| Area | 307.5 sq mi (796.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.5480°N, 37.8829°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 20, 1996 | 34 km WNW of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.5 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 2025 | 32 km WNW of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2007 | 88 km NNE of Keren, Eritrea | M4.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 50 km NE of Keren, Eritrea | M4.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 87°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 83°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Ak’ordat has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 78°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.0").