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Weather & Climate in Dek’emhāre, Eritrea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dek’emhāre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,624 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,624 ft (2,019 m) |
| Area | 3,702.2 sq mi (9,588.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0700°N, 39.0475°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
59 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Aug 1, 2023 | Eritrea | M5.6 | 54 km | 7 km |
| May 6, 1993 | 72 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2025 | 52 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1993 | 81 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2013 | 17 km NW of Massawa, Eritrea | M5.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2024 | 30 km ENE of Massawa, Eritrea | M5.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 42 km S of Massawa, Eritrea | M5.0 | 49 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 79 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 58 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 76 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 33 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea | M4.8 | 34 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1993 | 88 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 142 km | 25 km |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 45 km SE of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 53 km ENE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 26 km NE of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1993 | 73 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 72 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 34 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea | M4.7 | 34 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2023 | 28 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea | M4.6 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 36 km NE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 98 km | 16 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 | - | - | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alid (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alid | Stratovolcano | 904 m (2,966 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Gada Ale | Stratovolcano | 287 m (942 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Dek’emhāre has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 63°F in December to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.6").