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Weather & Climate in Egahlou, Djibouti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Egahlou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 8.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,512 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,512 ft (461 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,303/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.1248°N, 42.9374°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Djibouti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
156 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 | 69 km | 7 km |
| Apr 11, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.9 | 44 km | 16 km |
| Apr 24, 1994 | 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1993 | 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M5.6 | 117 km | 16 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti | M5.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2011 | 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 81 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti | M4.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 103 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 | 253 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gufa (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 79 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 85 km |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 171 km |
| Hanish | Shield | 422 m (1,385 ft) | Unknown | 179 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 | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in |
Egahlou has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 71°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.2").