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Weather & Climate in Médého, Djibouti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Médého has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 93°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 6.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,057 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
93°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 83.0°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,057 ft (627 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,448/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.9731°N, 43.0261°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Djibouti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
160 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 | 56 km | 7 km |
| Apr 11, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.9 | 32 km | 16 km |
| Apr 24, 1994 | 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.6 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1993 | 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M5.6 | 120 km | 16 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.4 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti | M5.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 27 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2011 | 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 81 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti | M4.9 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti | M4.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 107 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 | 238 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 75 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 101 km |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 171 km |
| Hanish | Shield | 422 m (1,385 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 89°F (31°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in |
Médého has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 74°F in January to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").