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Āwash, Ethiopia
Āfar · Ethiopia
Āwash is a mid-size city in Āfar, Ethiopia with a population of 36,500. Elevation: 2,992 ft (912 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Āwash
Awash Subah is a market town in central Ethiopia. Located in Administrative Zone 3 of the Afar Region, above a gorge on the Awash River, after which the town is named, the town lies on the Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway, which crosses the gorge by a bridge there. It is the largest settlement in Awash Fentale woreda.
People
Climate
| Population | 36,500 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,992 ft (912 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.9936°, 40.1664° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Āfar |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.7 inches (652 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Āwash
Āwash is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Āfar) with a population of 36,500. The city sits at an elevation of 2,992 feet (912 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Āwash
Āwash has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jun (26.9°C), the coldest is Dec (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1091 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,992 ft (912 m) |
| Area | 8,098.8 sq mi (20,975.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.9936°N, 40.1664°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fentale (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 26 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 56 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 146 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
Āwash has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in December to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and December the driest (0.1").
Hotels in Āwash
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Āwash
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Āwash
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Āwash
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Āwash
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Āwash
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Āwash
What is the population of Āwash?
Āwash has a population of 36,500 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 8,098.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Āwash?
Āwash has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.7 inches.