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Weather & Climate in ‘As ‘Êla, Djibouti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
‘As ‘Êla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,152 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 84.5°F |
| 56% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 599.0 sq mi (1,551.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.0036°N, 42.1025°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Djibouti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
65 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 | 96 km | 7 km |
| Apr 11, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.9 | 116 km | 16 km |
| Apr 24, 1994 | 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1993 | 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M5.6 | 70 km | 16 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 6 km SW of Semera, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2007 | Ethiopia | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1997 | 38 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2015 | 11 km N of Djibouti, Djibouti | M4.7 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Sep 28, 2023 | 13 km N of Djibouti, Djibouti | M4.6 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 53 km SE of Asaita, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2023 | 10 km ENE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M4.6 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 14 km NW of Arta, Djibouti | M4.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 21 km NNW of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dama Ali (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 60 km |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 76 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 153 km |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Manda Hararo | Shield(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 2009 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 94°F (34°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
‘As ‘Êla has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 76°F in January to 94°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 6.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and December the driest (0.1").