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Weather & Climate in Gâlâfi, Djibouti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gâlâfi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 92°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 6.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
92°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 83.7°F |
| 55% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 599.0 sq mi (1,551.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.7158°N, 41.8361°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Djibouti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 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 | 109 km | 7 km |
| Apr 11, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.9 | 111 km | 16 km |
| Mar 16, 1993 | 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M5.6 | 19 km | 16 km |
| Apr 24, 1994 | 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 6 km SW of Semera, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti | M4.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2015 | 11 km N of Djibouti, Djibouti | M4.7 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Jan 26, 1997 | 38 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M4.7 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 53 km SE of Asaita, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2023 | 13 km N of Djibouti, Djibouti | M4.6 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 70 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2017 | 56 km WNW of Dorra, Djibouti | M4.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 21 km NNW of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M4.5 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2006 | 11 km ESE of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 89 km SSW of Asaita, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dama Ali (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 53 km |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 71 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 84 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Manda Hararo | Shield(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 2009 | 122 km |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Dabbahu | Stratovolcano | 1,401 m (4,596 ft) | 2005 | 177 km |
| Afdera | Stratovolcano | 1,250 m (4,101 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Alayta | Shield | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) | 1915 | 189 km |
| Borawli | Stratovolcano | 784 m (2,572 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 83°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in |
Gâlâfi has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 75°F in January to 93°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 6.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.1").