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Āt’aye, Ethiopia

Amhara · Ethiopia

Āt’aye is a small city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 26,300. Elevation: 5,007 ft (1,526 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

26,300 Population 3/sq mi density
5,007 ft Elevation 1,526 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Āt’aye

Ataye is a town and farming community in Ethiopia's Amhara region's North Shewa Zone. With a population of about 70,000. The town is about 280 km from the capital and one of the major town in Ethiopia.

People

Population26,300
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation5,007 ft (1,526 m)
Population26,300
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,007 ft (1,526 m)
Coordinates10.3503°, 39.9363°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceAmhara
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (939 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Āt’aye

Āt’aye is a small city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 26,300. The city sits at an elevation of 5,007 feet (1,526 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Āt’aye

Āt’aye has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jun (24°C), the coldest is Dec (17.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1509 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.2°C / 65°F 10.2° / 28.2° 20.2
Feb 19.6°C / 67°F 10.7° / 30.2° 45.9
Mar 20.8°C / 70°F 12.7° / 31° 98.5
Apr 21.5°C / 71°F 14.2° / 30.2° 192.8
May 22.6°C / 73°F 15.4° / 31.3° 66.9
Jun 24°C / 75°F 16.4° / 32.9° 101.7
Jul 22.5°C / 72°F 16.7° / 31.2° 303.9
Aug 20.9°C / 70°F 15.9° / 28° 323.1
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 15.4° / 27.3° 180.6
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 12.1° / 26° 100.8
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 10.5° / 26.4° 46.1
Dec 17.8°C / 64°F 9.7° / 27.3° 28.6
Āt’aye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,007 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above Ethiopia avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,007 ft (1,526 m)
Area8,906.3 sq mi (23,067.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates10.3503°N, 39.9363°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.41"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

169 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 8, 2025.

Jan 4, 2025 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.7 101 km
Sep 21, 1993 38 km N of Des?, Ethiopia M5.7 130 km
Jan 3, 2025 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.5 119 km
Mar 16, 2025 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.4 109 km
Jan 2, 2025 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.4 108 km
Jan 8, 2025 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.3 148 km
Feb 23, 2025 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia M5.3 116 km
Jan 11, 2025 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 144 km
Jan 11, 2025 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 116 km
Jan 3, 2025 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 150 km
Oct 6, 2024 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 126 km
Jan 21, 2025 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 137 km
Jan 2, 2025 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 121 km
Dec 22, 2009 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia M5.0 101 km
Jan 1, 2025 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 142 km
Jan 4, 2025 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 119 km
Jan 23, 2025 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 147 km
Jan 8, 2025 25 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.9 130 km
Jan 2, 2025 6 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.9 148 km
Feb 7, 2025 18 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Adwa Stratovolcano 1,733 m (5,686 ft) Unknown 104 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 153 km
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 167 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
February 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in
August 68°F (20°C) 9.4 in Wettest
September 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 62°F (16°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest

Āt’aye has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 62°F in December to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (0.5").

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Hotels in Āt’aye

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roman Hotel

Restaurants in Āt’aye

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Cafe

Clinics in Āt’aye

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ataye Health Center
ET #317330369

Train Stations in Āt’aye

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Senbeta
Senbeta

Bus Stations in Āt’aye

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ET #317330989

Churches & Religious Organizations in Āt’aye

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abune Gebre Menifes Kidus Church
Musim Mosqu

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
1,453 m (4,767 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 Āt’aye

What is the population of Āt’aye?

Āt’aye has a population of 26,300 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 8,906.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Āt’aye?

Āt’aye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches.

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