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Weather & Climate in Mai-Mne, Eritrea

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Mai-Mne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,066 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,066 ft (1,849 m)
Area3,702.2 sq mi (9,588.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates14.5544°N, 38.5029°W
TimezoneAfrica/Asmara

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Aug 1, 2023 Eritrea M5.6 133 km 7 km
Sep 13, 2023 42 km S of Massawa, Eritrea M5.0 128 km 10 km
Aug 2, 2023 33 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea M4.8 113 km 10 km
Aug 2, 2023 34 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea M4.7 115 km 10 km
Jun 4, 2023 53 km ENE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M4.7 149 km 10 km
Aug 3, 2023 36 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.6 116 km 10 km
Aug 3, 2023 36 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.6 118 km 10 km
May 15, 2023 28 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.6 115 km 10 km
May 2, 1993 38 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.6 137 km 33 km
Mar 30, 2014 36 km NE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.6 132 km 16 km
Aug 2, 2023 31 km SSW of Massawa, Eritrea M4.5 127 km 10 km
Aug 1, 2023 37 km NNE of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.4 125 km 10 km
Aug 2, 2023 35 km S of Massawa, Eritrea M4.4 129 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2025 32 km WNW of Massawa, Eritrea M4.3 148 km 10 km
Aug 22, 2014 52 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.3 149 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2004 37 km ESE of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.2 132 km 10 km
Jul 2, 2023 44 km NE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M4.2 135 km 10 km
Aug 1, 2023 39 km SSW of Massawa, Eritrea M4.2 124 km 10 km
Mar 2, 2025 33 km S of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M4.1 126 km 10 km
Mar 2, 2025 39 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M4.1 148 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Alid (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Alid Stratovolcano 904 m (2,966 ft) Unknown 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 7.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Mai-Mne has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.1").

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