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Weather & Climate in Dasbiyo, Djibouti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dasbiyo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 7.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,909 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,909 ft (582 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 907/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.2527°N, 42.7988°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Djibouti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
133 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 | 29 km | 7 km |
| Apr 11, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.9 | 54 km | 16 km |
| Apr 24, 1994 | 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.6 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1993 | 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M5.6 | 98 km | 16 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.4 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti | M5.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2007 | Ethiopia | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2011 | 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti | M4.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 63 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 140 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 | 251 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 51 km |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 128 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 141 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 87°F (30°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in |
Dasbiyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 71°F in January to 90°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.1").