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Weather & Climate in Assa Hougoud, Djibouti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Assa Hougoud has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 7.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,592 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,592 ft (790 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,480/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.3853°N, 42.8280°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Djibouti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
150 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 | 14 km | 7 km |
| Apr 11, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.9 | 39 km | 16 km |
| Apr 24, 1994 | 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.6 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1993 | 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M5.6 | 95 km | 16 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti | M5.2 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2011 | 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 81 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti | M4.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 139 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 | 248 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 45 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 130 km |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 131 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in |
Assa Hougoud has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 72°F in January to 91°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 7.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.1").