Bako, Ethiopia

Full City Profile

20,267 Population 5,892/sq mi density
4,596 ft Elevation 1,401 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Bako enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation4,596 ft (1,401 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density5,892/sq mi
Coordinates5.7833°N, 36.5667°E
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.24"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.9 on May 12, 2024.

Sep 18, 1993 13 km NE of Konso, Ethiopia M5.2 120 km
May 12, 2024 41 km SSE of Jinka, Ethiopia M4.9 59 km
Jan 26, 1994 10 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia M4.9 107 km
Jan 5, 1999 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 108 km
Jul 7, 2005 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 137 km
May 15, 2000 41 km WSW of Bako, Ethiopia M4.5 42 km
Jan 4, 2023 38 km SE of Jinka, Ethiopia M4.4 56 km
May 19, 2023 60 km WSW of Bako, Ethiopia M4.3 60 km
Apr 3, 2022 24 km ENE of Jinka, Ethiopia M4.3 34 km
Apr 27, 2004 28 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia M4.1 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Korath Range (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Korath Range Tuff cone(s) 912 m (2,992 ft) Unknown 108 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
February 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in
March 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest
April 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 6.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
October 70°F (21°C) 6.0 in
November 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Driest

Bako has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 68°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.2") and December the driest (1.5").

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