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Weather & Climate in Gorabous, Djibouti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gorabous has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winters average 76°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 5.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
92°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 85.0°F |
| 57% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 604/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.3043°N, 42.2170°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Djibouti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
92 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 | 85 km | 16 km |
| Apr 24, 1994 | 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1993 | 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M5.6 | 44 km | 16 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti | M5.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 6 km SW of Semera, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti | M4.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2015 | 11 km N of Djibouti, Djibouti | M4.7 | 111 km | 7 km |
| Apr 14, 2017 | 21 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.7 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 30 km NE of Loyada, Djibouti | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1997 | 38 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M4.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2017 | 16 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 53 km SE of Asaita, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 52 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 41 km |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 64 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 120 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Manda Hararo | Shield(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 2009 | 180 km |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 184 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 | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 95°F (35°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in |
Gorabous has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 76°F in January to 95°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 5.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.1").