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Ādīs ‘Alem, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Ādīs ‘Alem is a small city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 20,900. Elevation: 7,595 ft (2,315 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

20,900 Population 79/sq mi density
7,595 ft Elevation 2,315 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
39.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Ādīs ‘Alem

Addis Alem is a town in central Ethiopia. Located in the West Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region, west of Addis Ababa, this town has a latitude and longitude of 9°2′N 38°24′E with an elevation of about 2360 meters above sea level.

People

Population20,900
Density79/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation7,595 ft (2,315 m)
Population20,900
Population Density79 / sq mi
Elevation7,595 ft (2,315 m)
Coordinates9.0333°, 38.4000°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation39.6 inches (1,006 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ādīs ‘Alem

Ādīs ‘Alem is a small city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 20,900. The city sits at an elevation of 7,595 feet (2,315 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Ādīs ‘Alem

Ādīs ‘Alem has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F). The hottest month is May (18.8°C), the coldest is Nov (14.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1473 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.7°C / 60°F 5.5° / 25.7° 13.4
Feb 17.6°C / 64°F 7.4° / 27.7° 25.3
Mar 18.7°C / 66°F 9.9° / 29.3° 52.2
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 10.3° / 28.7° 138.6
May 18.8°C / 66°F 10.9° / 28.3° 78.5
Jun 17.6°C / 64°F 11.2° / 27° 194.9
Jul 15.6°C / 60°F 11.1° / 22.1° 343.5
Aug 15.5°C / 60°F 10.8° / 21.7° 324.9
Sep 15.9°C / 61°F 10.1° / 21.7° 210.9
Oct 14.9°C / 59°F 6.4° / 22.1° 60.8
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 5.3° / 22.4° 21.7
Dec 14.4°C / 58°F 4.4° / 23.5° 8.3
Ādīs ‘Alem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,595 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above Ethiopia avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,595 ft (2,315 m)
Area264.1 sq mi (684.1 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates9.0333°N, 38.4000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.45"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 23, 2025.

Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 127 km
Jan 12, 2025 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.8 147 km
Jul 4, 2006 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia M4.5 141 km
Jan 7, 2025 39 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 142 km
Jan 5, 2025 23 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 150 km
Jan 23, 2025 12 km WSW of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia M4.4 131 km
Jan 17, 2025 40 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.4 131 km
Jan 1, 2025 32 km WSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.3 137 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 131 km
Jan 23, 2025 33 km W of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.2 135 km
Jan 18, 2025 42 km W of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.1 125 km
May 15, 2021 45 km NW of Metah?ra, Ethiopia M4.0 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 70 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 110 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 115 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 115 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 127 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 129 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 146 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 147 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 168 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
February 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
March 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest
May 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
July 58°F (15°C) 8.6 in Coldest
August 58°F (15°C) 9.5 in Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 5.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest

Ādīs ‘Alem has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 58°F in July to 63°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Ādīs ‘Alem

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ethiopian Orthodox Church Mezmur orthodox, religious MP3
FM ADDIS 97-1 public radio MP3
TIRITA 97.6 FM MP3
Christian Mezmur Ethiopia christian, ethiopia MP3
Sheger365 local, music MP3
Tizta ትዝታ FM ambient, ethiopia MP3
Amharic Live Sport የኳስ ኮሜኔታተር amharic, football MP3
Taem Radio ጣዕም ሬድዮ MP3
YeneVibe Radio amharic, ethiopia MP3
Daily Hype Radio music MP3
Addis Music ethiopia, music MP3

Museums in Ādīs ‘Alem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Exhibition Center
suba menagesha exhibition

Hotels in Ādīs ‘Alem

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kasaahun Hotel

Gas Stations in Ādīs ‘Alem

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ET #1592292396

Airports Near Ādīs ‘Alem

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Addis Ababa Bole International AirportADDLarge Airport
Harar Meda AirportQHRMedium Airport
Lideta Army AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ādīs ‘Alem

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Addissalem St Mary Church

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,360 m (7,743 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 Ādīs ‘Alem

What is the population of Ādīs ‘Alem?

Ādīs ‘Alem has a population of 20,900 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 79 people per square mile, spread across 264.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ādīs ‘Alem?

Ādīs ‘Alem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches.

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