They sit at an average elevation of 700 metres (2,300 ft) above sea level, and are the tenth highest point in Djibouti.

Much of the land is covered with Buxus, Acacia, Vachellia flava and other drought tolerant plants.

Doum Palms are found in the northern part of mountain near the Gulf of Tadjoura.

So it has a mild fresh weather, The climate is greatly affected by its varying geographic features.

Due to its location at 755 metres (2,477 ft) above sea level, Arta Mountains climate is very warm summers and cool winters.