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Weather & Climate in Obock, Djibouti
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Obock has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 3.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
96°F Jul (36°C)
| Annual Average | 86.1°F |
| 59% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 20,038/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.9669°N, 43.2884°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Djibouti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
156 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 | 72 km | 7 km |
| Apr 11, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.9 | 53 km | 16 km |
| Apr 24, 1994 | 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.6 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1993 | 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M5.6 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.4 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti | M5.4 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti | M5.2 | 22 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2011 | 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M5.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2011 | 81 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti | M5.0 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti | M5.0 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti | M4.9 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 78 km E of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti | M4.9 | 67 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 | 211 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 99 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 127 km |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in |
Obock has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 78°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.0").