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Weather & Climate in Āreza, Eritrea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Āreza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,588 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,588 ft (2,008 m) |
| Area | 3,702.2 sq mi (9,588.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9269°N, 38.5658°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Aug 1, 2023 | Eritrea | M5.6 | 108 km | 7 km |
| Sep 18, 2013 | 17 km NW of Massawa, Eritrea | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 42 km S of Massawa, Eritrea | M5.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 33 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 45 km SE of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 53 km ENE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 26 km NE of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 34 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea | M4.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 36 km NE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 36 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea | M4.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 36 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea | M4.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2022 | 52 km ENE of Adi Keyh, Eritrea | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2023 | 28 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea | M4.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 38 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Sep 10, 1995 | 8 km W of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 31 km SSW of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 34 km WNW of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.5 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 37 km NNE of Adi Keyh, Eritrea | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 35 km S of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2024 | 25 km ENE of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.4 | 149 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 | - | - | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Alid (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alid | Stratovolcano | 904 m (2,966 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in |
Āreza has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 66°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (0.0").