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Bale Robe, Ethiopia

Full City Profile

31,400 Population 9,181/sq mi density
8,159 ft Elevation 2,487 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Bale Robe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,159 ft (2,487 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density9,181/sq mi
Coordinates7.1229°N, 40.0041°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.68"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 7, 2025.

Jan 4, 2025 52 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 150 km
Jan 1, 2025 52 km E of Sīrē, Ethiopia M4.6 139 km
Jul 4, 2006 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia M4.5 141 km
Jan 7, 2025 83 km ESE of Sīrē, Ethiopia M4.3 90 km
Jan 4, 2025 66 km SSW of Gelemso, Ethiopia M4.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tullu Moje (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 150 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 153 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 161 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 162 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 164 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 170 km
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 178 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
February 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (15°C) 7.7 in Wettest
May 58°F (15°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
August 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 5.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 6.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in Coldest
December 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Driest

Bale Robe has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 54°F in November to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.7") and December the driest (0.5").

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