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Āsela, Ethiopia

Full City Profile

139,500 Population 21,265/sq mi density
8,012 ft Elevation 2,442 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Āsela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,012 ft (2,442 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density21,265/sq mi
Coordinates7.9500°N, 39.1333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.73"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 26, 2025.

Feb 14, 2025 5 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.9 140 km
Jan 27, 2017 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia M5.3 60 km
Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 47 km
Jan 3, 2025 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 138 km
Jan 14, 2025 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 138 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 116 km
Jan 23, 2025 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 148 km
Jan 12, 2025 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 132 km
Jan 4, 2025 52 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 123 km
Jan 7, 2025 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 143 km
Sep 27, 2024 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 139 km
Jan 12, 2025 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.8 134 km
Jan 10, 2025 13 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.8 131 km
Jan 10, 2025 1 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.7 137 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.6 149 km
Jan 23, 2025 14 km SW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.6 147 km
Jan 8, 2025 14 km SW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.6 147 km
Jan 1, 2025 52 km E of Sīrē, Ethiopia M4.6 102 km
Jan 13, 2025 7 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.6 144 km
Jan 1, 2025 8 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.6 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tullu Moje (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 23 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 32 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 44 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 46 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 77 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 81 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 87 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 94 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 112 km
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 118 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
February 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
March 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in Warmest
May 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
June 62°F (16°C) 3.8 in
July 60°F (16°C) 6.5 in
August 60°F (15°C) 6.7 in Wettest
September 60°F (15°C) 4.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

Āsela has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 58°F in December to 63°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.3").

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