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Weather & Climate in Dorra, Djibouti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dorra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 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 5.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
93°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 84.5°F |
| 56% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,018/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.1503°N, 42.4762°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Djibouti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
117 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 | 80 km | 7 km |
| Apr 11, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.9 | 62 km | 16 km |
| Apr 24, 1994 | 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1993 | 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M5.6 | 79 km | 16 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti | M5.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 70 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti | M4.9 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2015 | 11 km N of Djibouti, Djibouti | M4.7 | 91 km | 7 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 30 km NE of Loyada, Djibouti | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1997 | 38 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M4.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Manda-Inakir (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 39 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 63 km |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 134 km |
| Dubbi | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1861 | 175 km |
| Hanish | Shield | 422 m (1,385 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Manda Hararo | Shield(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 2009 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 92°F (34°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in |
Dorra has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 76°F in January to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.2").