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Debub, Eritrea

Samassen

Samassen is a locality in Debub, Eritrea, 2,216 m above sea level. The climate is classified as cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now25°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time13:12
14.99° N, 38.72° EElevation 2,216 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Samassenweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec87October
October: high / low24° / 10°
Rain this month22mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Samassen at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in April

Coolest month12°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthJuly

125 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

4 mm of rain

Weather in Samassen

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
25°C

Sunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 22%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct25°13°
Thu29 Oct26°12°
Fri30 Oct27°11°
Sat31 Oct27°11°
Sun1 Nov27°11°
Mon2 Nov26°11°
Tue3 Nov25°12°
Wed4 Nov25°12°
Thu5 Nov27°12°
Fri6 Nov28°11°

When to go to Samassen

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score949488747575626074879698
High24°26°27°28°27°25°21°20°23°24°23°23°
Low9°10°11°12°13°13°12°12°11°10°10°9°
Rain (mm)5521344740125169712284
Wet days3227711252511621

What's on in Samassen

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Eritrea seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Samassen

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Samassen

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.8Idaga Hamus 40 km ↗1950 · 129 km
5.6Zula 16 km ←2023 · 90 km
5.6Adigrat 29 km ↗1950 · 112 km
5.5Idaga Hamus 62 km ↗2022 · 149 km

Towns and villages around Samassen

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Samassen

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Samassen?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Samassen.
What is the hottest month in Samassen?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Samassen?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Samassen?
July is the wettest month with about 125 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.