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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Full City Profile
3,860,000
Population
18,971/sq mi density
7,890 ft
Elevation
2,405 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
Addis Ababa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,890 ft (2,405 m) |
| Area | 203.5 sq mi (527.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 18,971/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0250°N, 38.7469°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 105 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 108 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 130 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 140 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 10.3 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Addis Ababa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 56°F in December to 61°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (0.3").