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Weather & Climate in Yoboki, Djibouti

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

Yoboki has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 7.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average82.4°F
53% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density2,044/sq mi
Coordinates11.5114°N, 42.1064°W
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.5"
80% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.77"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

83 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 77 km 7 km
Apr 11, 1994 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.9 86 km 16 km
Apr 24, 1994 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.6 99 km 10 km
Mar 16, 1993 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M5.6 18 km 16 km
Jan 25, 2024 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M5.4 140 km 10 km
Jan 4, 2004 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 119 km 10 km
Mar 8, 1997 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 129 km 10 km
Jan 3, 2004 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti M5.2 102 km 10 km
Nov 2, 2001 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 122 km 5 km
May 4, 1990 6 km SW of Semera, Ethiopia M5.0 127 km 10 km
Apr 29, 2008 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 98 km 10 km
Apr 29, 2008 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 80 km 10 km
Mar 9, 1997 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti M4.9 132 km 10 km
Jan 10, 1992 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.9 38 km 10 km
Jan 26, 1997 38 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M4.7 70 km 10 km
Apr 14, 2017 21 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M4.7 142 km 2 km
May 30, 2015 11 km N of Djibouti, Djibouti M4.7 117 km 7 km
Mar 9, 1997 30 km NE of Loyada, Djibouti M4.7 144 km 10 km
Apr 14, 2017 16 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M4.7 130 km 10 km
Jan 1, 2003 53 km SE of Asaita, Ethiopia M4.6 52 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 40 km
Dama Ali Shield 1,068 m (3,504 ft) 1631 58 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 97 km
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 103 km
Gufa Volcanic field 600 m (1,969 ft) Unknown 124 km
Manda Hararo Shield(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 2009 158 km
Assab Volcanic Field Volcanic field 987 m (3,238 ft) Unknown 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
May 87°F (31°C) 0.4 in
June 92°F (33°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
July 91°F (33°C) 1.3 in
August 89°F (32°C) 1.8 in Wettest
September 88°F (31°C) 1.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in

Yoboki has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 74°F in January to 92°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (0.2").

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