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Weather & Climate in Edd, Eritrea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Edd has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (30°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 4.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 85.2°F |
| 58% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,433/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.9309°N, 41.6938°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
66 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jun 12, 2011 | 57 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M5.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 69 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M5.6 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 44 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M5.4 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 56 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M5.1 | 57 km | 2 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 70 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1994 | 106 km WNW of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 59 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 54 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 69 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 57 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 65 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 65 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 68 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.7 | 68 km | 13 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 65 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 66 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 2012 | 78 km W of Al ?udaydah, Yemen | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 59 km SSW of Edd, Eritrea | M4.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 61 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.6 | 62 km | 3 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 63 km WNW of Edd, Eritrea | M4.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 68 km S of Edd, Eritrea | M4.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dubbi (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dubbi | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1861 | 41 km |
| Borawli | Stratovolcano | 784 m (2,572 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Hanish | Shield | 422 m (1,385 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Zukur | Shield | 624 m (2,047 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Erta Ale | Shield | 613 m (2,011 ft) | 2020 | 117 km |
| Ale Bagu | Stratovolcano | 988 m (3,241 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Alu-Dalafilla | Fissure vent(s) | 578 m (1,896 ft) | 2008 | 124 km |
| Afdera | Stratovolcano | 1,250 m (4,101 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Zubair Group | Shield | 191 m (627 ft) | 2013 | 135 km |
| Gada Ale | Stratovolcano | 287 m (942 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Alayta | Shield | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) | 1915 | 168 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Tair, Jebel at | Stratovolcano | 244 m (801 ft) | 2008 | 181 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 0.6 in |
Edd has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 79°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.0").