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Bedēsa, Ethiopia
Oromiya · Ethiopia
Bedēsa is a mid-size city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 37,700. Elevation: 5,522 ft (1,683 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
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About Bedēsa
Badessa is a town and separate Aanaa in eastern Ethiopia. Located in the West Hararghe Zone of the Oromia Region, at the base of a spur of the Chercher Mountains 40 km south of the Addis Ababa - Djibouti Railway and 65 km east of Awash, this town has a latitude and longitude of 8°54′N 40°47′E with an elevation of 1761 m above sea level.
People
Climate
| Population | 37,700 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,522 ft (1,683 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.9000°, 40.7833° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Oromiya |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.8 inches (1,037 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bedēsa
Bedēsa is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 37,700. The city sits at an elevation of 5,522 feet (1,683 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Bedēsa
Bedēsa has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Mar (23.6°C), the coldest is Dec (19.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1241 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,522 ft (1,683 m) |
| Area | 7,612.2 sq mi (19,715.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.9000°N, 40.7833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fentale (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 94 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 120 km |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
Bedēsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in December to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.5") and December the driest (0.1").
Farmers Markets in Bedēsa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debaso Market |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bedēsa
What is the population of Bedēsa?
Bedēsa has a population of 37,700 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 7,612.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bedēsa?
Bedēsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.8 inches.