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Weather & Climate in Assab, Eritrea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Assab has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 87°F (31°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 1.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 87.3°F |
| 62% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.0092°N, 42.7394°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
83 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Apr 11, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.9 | 142 km | 16 km |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 69 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M5.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 57 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M5.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 44 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M5.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 56 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M5.1 | 122 km | 2 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 70 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 54 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 59 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 57 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 65 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 65 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 69 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 66 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1997 | 38 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 65 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 68 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.7 | 109 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Assab Volcanic Field (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 34 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Hanish | Shield | 422 m (1,385 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 91 km |
| Zukur | Shield | 624 m (2,047 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Dubbi | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1861 | 119 km |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 162 km |
| Borawli | Stratovolcano | 784 m (2,572 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 92°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 89°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in |
Assab has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 79°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.2") and June the driest (0.0").