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Weather & Climate in Koûta Boûyya, Djibouti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Koûta Boûyya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
92°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 85.0°F |
| 57% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 599.0 sq mi (1,551.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.0161°N, 41.9619°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Djibouti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 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 | 108 km | 7 km |
| Apr 11, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.9 | 126 km | 16 km |
| Apr 24, 1994 | 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1993 | 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M5.6 | 68 km | 16 km |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 6 km SW of Semera, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti | M4.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1997 | 38 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 53 km SE of Asaita, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2017 | 56 km WNW of Dorra, Djibouti | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 6 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 2 km WSW of Arta, Djibouti | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 14 km NW of Arta, Djibouti | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 21 km NNW of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M4.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1997 | 37 km NW of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2006 | 11 km ESE of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 89 km SSW of Asaita, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 4 km WNW of Loyada, Djibouti | M4.5 | 146 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dama Ali (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 47 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 84 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 154 km |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Manda Hararo | Shield(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 2009 | 179 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 94°F (35°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Koûta Boûyya has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 77°F in January to 94°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and December the driest (0.1").