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Ābīy Ādī, Ethiopia

Tigray · Ethiopia

Ābīy Ādī is a mid-size city in Tigray, Ethiopia with a population of 34,200. Elevation: 5,486 ft (1,672 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

34,200 Population 8/sq mi density
5,486 ft Elevation 1,672 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Ābīy Ādī

Ābīy Ādī

Abiy Addi is a town in central Tigray Region, Ethiopia. Abiy Addi is at the southeastern edge of the Kola Tembien woreda, of which it is the capital.

People

Population34,200
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation5,486 ft (1,672 m)
Population34,200
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation5,486 ft (1,672 m)
Coordinates13.5608°, 38.9739°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceTigray
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (658 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ābīy Ādī

Ābīy Ādī is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Tigray) with a population of 34,200. The city sits at an elevation of 5,486 feet (1,672 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Ābīy Ādī

Ābīy Ādī has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is May (24.6°C), the coldest is Dec (18.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1571 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.1°C / 66°F 8.6° / 29.7° 9.9
Feb 21.3°C / 70°F 10.7° / 32° 11.9
Mar 23.1°C / 74°F 12.7° / 33.9° 12.1
Apr 24.4°C / 76°F 15.2° / 34.8° 56.2
May 24.6°C / 76°F 16.3° / 34.4° 103.8
Jun 22.9°C / 73°F 15.7° / 33.9° 207.3
Jul 20°C / 68°F 14.6° / 28.4° 450.4
Aug 19.4°C / 67°F 14.5° / 28.1° 402.5
Sep 20.6°C / 69°F 13.6° / 28.2° 195.2
Oct 19.4°C / 67°F 11.6° / 27.1° 82.3
Nov 18.7°C / 66°F 9.9° / 27.1° 23.5
Dec 18.1°C / 65°F 8.8° / 27.6° 16.1
Ābīy Ādī has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,486 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Ethiopia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,486 ft (1,672 m)
Area4,430.5 sq mi (11,474.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates13.5608°N, 38.9739°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 3, 2025.

Aug 10, 2002 40 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M5.7 91 km
Mar 2, 2025 52 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M5.2 124 km
Mar 24, 2018 58 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M5.2 114 km
May 27, 1990 56 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M5.0 114 km
Aug 7, 1994 26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.9 78 km
Apr 10, 2006 58 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.9 150 km
Aug 8, 2002 59 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.9 111 km
Jun 4, 2023 53 km ENE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M4.7 146 km
May 2, 1993 38 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.6 131 km
May 5, 1993 67 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.6 148 km
Aug 10, 2002 51 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.6 101 km
Mar 30, 2014 36 km NE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.6 131 km
Jun 11, 2004 38 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.5 100 km
Mar 3, 2025 65 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M4.5 123 km
Jan 9, 2010 79 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.4 148 km
Aug 8, 2002 59 km ESE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.4 115 km
Aug 14, 2002 56 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.4 111 km
Aug 25, 2002 46 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.3 97 km
Aug 22, 2014 52 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.3 145 km
Aug 10, 2002 62 km SE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.3 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gada Ale (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Gada Ale Stratovolcano 287 m (942 ft) Unknown 162 km
Alu-Dalafilla Fissure vent(s) 578 m (1,896 ft) 2008 173 km
Dabbayra Shield 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 177 km
Alid Stratovolcano 904 m (2,966 ft) Unknown 179 km
Ale Bagu Stratovolcano 988 m (3,241 ft) Unknown 179 km
Erta Ale Shield 613 m (2,011 ft) 2020 183 km
Alayta Shield 1,496 m (4,908 ft) 1915 189 km
Dabbahu Stratovolcano 1,401 m (4,596 ft) 2005 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
March 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in
April 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in Warmest
May 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 7.5 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 7.4 in Coldest
September 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in

Ābīy Ādī has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in August to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Ābīy Ādī

Institution Type Founded Website
Abbiy Addi College of Teacher Education (Abbiyi Adi CTE) College

Schools in Ābīy Ādī

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
meles zenawi preparatory school
Yeresere School
Ras Alula Abanega Secondary School
Tiruwerk Abrha Engidashet Primary School
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Radio Stations near Ābīy Ādī

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Ābīy Ādī

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Alula
Kebede House Hotel
Mamit Desta Pension
Mylomin Botanical Garden Lodge
wersege pension temben

Restaurants in Ābīy Ādī

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birhan Salad
Elsa Restaurant
Makbel Restaurant

Cafes in Ābīy Ādī

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Genet coffee abiy adi
Hareg Coffee House - Abiyi Adi

Monuments in Ābīy Ādī

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Worsege Battle Monument (1936)

Bus Stations in Ābīy Ādī

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ET #12485470
Werkamba Bus Station

Gas Stations in Ābīy Ādī

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ET #8523881000
ET #8523881001

Banks in Ābīy Ādī

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Awash Bank
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia: Abi Adi Branch
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia: Maylomin Branch
Dashin Bank
DECSI Microfinance Abiyi-Adi

Airports Near Ābīy Ādī

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Axum AirportAXUMedium Airport
Mekele Alula Aba Nega AirportMQXMedium Airport
Shire Inda Selassie AirportSHCSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ābīy Ādī

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Abiy Adi Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ābīy Ādī

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abune Aregawi Bete krstyan
Debre Sema'it Yohannes rock church
Kdus Mikael Bete krstian
Kerene Maryam
Kidane Mihret rock church
Kidus Mika'el Church
Maryam Ayrefda Church
Maryam Siqurti
Maryam Tsion Church
Qeqema Maryam
Sele Gebri'el
Tsilare Mika'el

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,275 m (7,464 ft)

🇪🇹 About Ethiopia

Capital Addis Ababa
Population 109,224,559
Area 1,127,127 km²
GDP (USD) $135,874,093,202
GDP per capita $1,056
HDI 0.492
Life expectancy 67.3 years
Internet users 16.7%
Urban population 23.1%
Currency ETB (Birr)
Languages Amharic
Calling code +251
TLD .et
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ābīy Ādī

What is the population of Ābīy Ādī?

Ābīy Ādī has a population of 34,200 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 4,430.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ābīy Ādī?

Ābīy Ādī has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

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