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Weather & Climate in Dikhil, Djibouti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dikhil has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,572 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 82.7°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 21,299/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.1045°N, 42.3697°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Djibouti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
96 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 | 66 km | 7 km |
| Apr 11, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.9 | 88 km | 16 km |
| Apr 24, 1994 | 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1993 | 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M5.6 | 71 km | 16 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2007 | Ethiopia | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2011 | 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti | M4.9 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1997 | 38 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 30 km NE of Loyada, Djibouti | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2015 | 11 km N of Djibouti, Djibouti | M4.7 | 108 km | 7 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 | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 54 km |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 83 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 143 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Dikhil has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 74°F in January to 93°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 6.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and December the driest (0.1").