hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh) of the Danakil Region. The city's climate is arid and extremely hot, with an extremely low average annual rainfall of . Assab experiences high temperatures during both the day and the night, with the annual mean average temperature approaching . References External links Regional capitals in Eritrea Southern Red Sea Region Populated places in Eritrea Port cities in Eritrea Russian and Soviet Navy bases Port cities and towns of the Red Sea