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Weather & Climate in Asmara, Eritrea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Asmara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,657 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,657 ft (2,334 m) |
| Area | 4,694.3 sq mi (12,158.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3381°N, 38.9318°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Aug 1, 2023 | Eritrea | M5.6 | 65 km | 7 km |
| Apr 28, 2024 | 30 km ENE of Massawa, Eritrea | M5.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 42 km S of Massawa, Eritrea | M5.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2013 | 17 km NW of Massawa, Eritrea | M5.0 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 58 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 33 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea | M4.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 45 km SE of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 34 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea | M4.7 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 53 km ENE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 26 km NE of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2022 | 52 km ENE of Adi Keyh, Eritrea | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 36 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea | M4.6 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 36 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea | M4.6 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 36 km NE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 128 km | 16 km |
| May 15, 2023 | 28 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea | M4.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 38 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 2018 | 30 km NE of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 31 km SSW of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.5 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1995 | 8 km W of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.5 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 34 km WNW of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.5 | 57 km | 33 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 | - | - | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Alid (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alid | Stratovolcano | 904 m (2,966 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in |
Asmara has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 60°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.4").