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Weather & Climate in Keren, Eritrea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Keren has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,590 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 73.4°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,590 ft (1,399 m) |
| Area | 306.5 sq mi (793.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.7779°N, 38.4511°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Aug 1, 2023 | Eritrea | M5.6 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 42 km S of Massawa, Eritrea | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2024 | 30 km ENE of Massawa, Eritrea | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2013 | 17 km NW of Massawa, Eritrea | M5.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 45 km SE of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 33 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea | M4.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 26 km NE of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 34 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 121 km NNE of Keren, Eritrea | M4.6 | 122 km | 15 km |
| May 15, 2023 | 28 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 36 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 36 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2015 | 136 km NNE of Keren, Eritrea | M4.6 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Jun 19, 2018 | 30 km NE of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1995 | 8 km W of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 31 km SSW of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 34 km WNW of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.5 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 2024 | 25 km ENE of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 35 km S of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 37 km NNE of Adi Keyh, Eritrea | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1884 | OFFSHORE MASSAWA | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Alid (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alid | Stratovolcano | 904 m (2,966 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Keren has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 67°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and December the driest (0.2").