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Alamata, Ethiopia

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70,400 Population 17/sq mi density
5,098 ft Elevation 1,554 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Alamata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average71.6°F
33% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,098 ft (1,554 m)
Area4,209.9 sq mi (10,903.6 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates12.4160°N, 39.5597°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.07"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 21, 2025.

Sep 21, 1993 38 km N of Des?, Ethiopia M5.7 105 km
Aug 10, 2002 40 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M5.7 140 km
Mar 24, 2018 58 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M5.2 120 km
Sep 18, 1996 105 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M5.0 110 km
May 27, 1990 56 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M5.0 89 km
Aug 7, 1994 26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.9 103 km
Jan 21, 1993 101 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.9 116 km
Aug 8, 2002 59 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.9 145 km
Oct 16, 1996 108 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.8 111 km
Oct 21, 1996 99 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.8 100 km
Oct 13, 1996 112 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.7 120 km
Jun 17, 2006 70 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.6 135 km
Oct 16, 1996 107 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.6 110 km
Aug 10, 2002 51 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.6 149 km
Jul 18, 2005 106 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.5 134 km
Jun 11, 2004 38 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.5 75 km
Jun 4, 2005 111 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.5 128 km
Jun 17, 2006 76 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.5 107 km
Aug 14, 2002 56 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.4 120 km
Jun 17, 2006 72 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.4 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dabbayra (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Dabbayra Shield 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 56 km
Dabbahu Stratovolcano 1,401 m (4,596 ft) 2005 102 km
Alayta Shield 1,496 m (4,908 ft) 1915 122 km
Manda Hararo Shield(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 2009 140 km
Afdera Stratovolcano 1,250 m (4,101 ft) Unknown 159 km
Ale Bagu Stratovolcano 988 m (3,241 ft) Unknown 168 km
Erta Ale Shield 613 m (2,011 ft) 2020 178 km
Borawli Stratovolcano 784 m (2,572 ft) Unknown 184 km
Alu-Dalafilla Fissure vent(s) 578 m (1,896 ft) 2008 187 km
Gada Ale Stratovolcano 287 m (942 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
February 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
April 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in Warmest
July 75°F (24°C) 7.7 in
August 73°F (23°C) 8.1 in Wettest
September 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
November 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest

Alamata has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in December to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (0.4").

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