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Āykel, Ethiopia
Amhara · Ethiopia
Āykel is a mid-size city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 34,000. Elevation: 7,375 ft (2,248 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Āykel
Ayikel, also known as Chilga is a town in western Ethiopia. Located in the Semien Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, it has a latitude and longitude of 12°33′N 37°04′E with an altitude of 2146 meters above sea level. The settlement is situated on the east–west road connecting Gondar with Metemma, and is the administrative center of Chilga woreda.
People
Climate
| Population | 34,000 |
| Population Density | 109 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,375 ft (2,248 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.5500°, 37.0667° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Amhara |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.0 inches (1,144 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Āykel
Āykel is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 34,000. The city sits at an elevation of 7,375 feet (2,248 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Āykel
Āykel has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C (74°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.1°C), the coldest is Aug (20.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2823 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,375 ft (2,248 m) |
| Area | 310.8 sq mi (804.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.5500°N, 37.0667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 12.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in |
Āykel has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in August to 71°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.3") and January the driest (0.1").
Hotels in Āykel
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Āykel
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gondar Airport | GDQ | Medium Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Āykel
What is the population of Āykel?
Āykel has a population of 34,000 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 109 people per square mile, spread across 310.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Āykel?
Āykel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.0 inches.