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Weather & Climate in Lughaye, Somalia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lughaye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1,998.0 sq mi (5,174.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6857°N, 43.9440°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Mogadishu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
113 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 24, 1994 | 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2007 | Ethiopia | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2011 | 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 81 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 84 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 87 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 93 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 99 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2011 | 85 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.8 | 138 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 | 144 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in |
Lughaye has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 67°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.2").