Arrei Mountains
| Arrei Mountains | |
|---|---|
 A view of Arrei Mountains from Ali Sabieh | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) |
| Coordinates | 11°4′0″N 42°44′0″E / 11.06667°N 42.73333°E |
| Geography | |
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| Country |  Djibouti |
| Region | Ali Sabieh Region |
The Arrei Mountains also known as the "Roof of Ali Sabieh", are a mountain range in the southern Ali Sabieh Region in Djibouti. With an average elevation of 1,301 metres (4,268 ft) above sea level, the sixth highest point in Djibouti, they are situated near the border with Ethiopia. The mountains constitute the highest point in Ali Sabieh region. The Issa Somali have a long history in the Arrei Mountains.
History
In 1915, the
It is the main town in the region, and is located 7 km northwest. The area is predominantly inhabited by the Issa Somali.
Fauna
A number of birds are found in the mountains including Egyptian vulture. Other endemic species include a number of geckos and lizards.
Climate
Arrei Mountain's altitude and location and topography frequently lead to cool and
| Climate data for Arrei Mountains | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 20.5 (68.9) |
20.8 (69.4) |
22.0 (71.6) |
23.8 (74.8) |
26.7 (80.1) |
30.8 (87.4) |
33.5 (92.3) |
33.0 (91.4) |
29.0 (84.2) |
24.9 (76.8) |
22.6 (72.7) |
21.1 (70.0) |
25.7 (78.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 13.3 (55.9) |
14.3 (57.7) |
15.6 (60.1) |
17.2 (63.0) |
18.8 (65.8) |
21.1 (70.0) |
22.9 (73.2) |
22.4 (72.3) |
20.7 (69.3) |
17.4 (63.3) |
14.9 (58.8) |
13.4 (56.1) |
17.7 (63.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 6 (0.2) |
9 (0.4) |
19 (0.7) |
29 (1.1) |
5 (0.2) |
8 (0.3) |
20 (0.8) |
49 (1.9) |
56 (2.2) |
42 (1.7) |
20 (0.8) |
6 (0.2) |
269 (10.5) |
| Source: Climate Data | |||||||||||||
References
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