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Arerti, Ethiopia

Āfar · Ethiopia

Arerti is a small city in Āfar, Ethiopia with a population of 23,000. Elevation: -361 ft (-110 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

23,000 Population 9/sq mi density
-361 ft Elevation -110 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
8.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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People

Population23,000
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain8.3 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation-361 ft (-110 m)
Population23,000
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation-361 ft (-110 m)
Coordinates13.9500°, 40.6667°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceĀfar
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation8.3 inches (211 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Arerti

Arerti is a small city in Ethiopia (Āfar) with a population of 23,000. The city sits at an elevation of -361 feet (-110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Arerti

Arerti has an average annual temperature of 32.8°C (91°F). The hottest month is Jun (36.7°C), the coldest is Jan (28.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 520 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.7°C / 84°F 20.4° / 37.8° 10.8
Feb 29.7°C / 85°F 21.5° / 40.1° 17.7
Mar 31.6°C / 89°F 22.6° / 42.9° 30.6
Apr 33.9°C / 93°F 25.2° / 43.8° 95.5
May 35.4°C / 96°F 27.2° / 45.5° 16.3
Jun 36.7°C / 98°F 28.5° / 46.5° 40.2
Jul 35.4°C / 96°F 27.8° / 45.3° 72.0
Aug 33.5°C / 92°F 26.8° / 42.5° 116.7
Sep 34°C / 93°F 27.9° / 42.5° 51.8
Oct 32.7°C / 91°F 24.9° / 40.8° 42.2
Nov 31.7°C / 89°F 24.1° / 39.8° 9.6
Dec 29.8°C / 86°F 22.1° / 38.6° 16.8
Arerti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 8.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -361 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average84.1°F
56% above Ethiopia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-361 ft (-110 m)
Area2,561.2 sq mi (6,633.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates13.9500°N, 40.6667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.3"
78% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.18"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 29, 2025.

Aug 10, 2002 40 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M5.7 98 km
Jun 17, 2011 69 km S of Edd, Eritrea M5.6 136 km
Jun 12, 2011 57 km S of Edd, Eritrea M5.6 130 km
Jun 12, 2011 44 km S of Edd, Eritrea M5.4 115 km
May 6, 1993 72 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M5.3 77 km
Mar 2, 2025 52 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M5.2 83 km
Mar 24, 2018 58 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M5.2 93 km
May 10, 1993 81 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M5.1 75 km
Jun 12, 2011 56 km S of Edd, Eritrea M5.1 126 km
Sep 18, 1996 105 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M5.0 134 km
Jun 12, 2011 70 km S of Edd, Eritrea M5.0 142 km
May 27, 1990 56 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M5.0 121 km
May 13, 1993 79 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.9 72 km
Jan 21, 1993 101 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.9 148 km
Aug 8, 2002 59 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.9 79 km
Apr 10, 2006 58 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.9 102 km
Aug 7, 1994 26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.9 129 km
Oct 16, 1996 108 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.8 140 km
May 2, 1993 76 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.8 93 km
Jun 12, 2011 54 km S of Edd, Eritrea M4.8 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alu-Dalafilla (21 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Alu-Dalafilla Fissure vent(s) 578 m (1,896 ft) 2008 21 km
Gada Ale Stratovolcano 287 m (942 ft) Unknown 28 km
Erta Ale Shield 613 m (2,011 ft) 2020 39 km
Ale Bagu Stratovolcano 988 m (3,241 ft) Unknown 49 km
Borawli Stratovolcano 784 m (2,572 ft) Unknown 80 km
Afdera Stratovolcano 1,250 m (4,101 ft) Unknown 98 km
Alayta Shield 1,496 m (4,908 ft) 1915 119 km
Dubbi Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1861 130 km
Alid Stratovolcano 904 m (2,966 ft) Unknown 131 km
Dabbahu Stratovolcano 1,401 m (4,596 ft) 2005 152 km
Dabbayra Shield 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 186 km
Manda Hararo Shield(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 2009 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 85°F (30°C) 0.5 in
May 87°F (31°C) 0.3 in
June 89°F (32°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 89°F (32°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 88°F (31°C) 0.9 in
September 87°F (31°C) 0.3 in
October 84°F (29°C) 0.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in

Arerti has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 78°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.1").

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa

🇪🇹 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

Volcanoes Near Arerti

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Erta Ale Shield 613 m 2020
Alu-Dalafilla Fissure vent(s) 578 m 2008
Afdera Stratovolcano 1,250 m
Ale Bagu Stratovolcano 988 m
Borawli Stratovolcano 784 m

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arerti

What is the population of Arerti?

Arerti has a population of 23,000 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 2,561.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arerti?

Arerti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.3 inches.

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