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Burayu, Ethiopia

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101,400 Population 275/sq mi density
8,228 ft Elevation 2,508 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Burayu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,228 ft (2,508 m)
Area369.2 sq mi (956.3 km²)
Population Density275/sq mi
Coordinates9.0353°N, 38.6608°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.31"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 16, 2025.

Feb 14, 2025 5 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.9 137 km
Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 106 km
Jan 11, 2025 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 146 km
Jan 3, 2025 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 124 km
Jan 23, 2025 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 138 km
Jan 7, 2025 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 142 km
Jan 12, 2025 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 138 km
Sep 27, 2024 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 146 km
Jan 1, 2025 23 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.8 146 km
Jan 10, 2025 13 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.8 146 km
Jan 12, 2025 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.8 118 km
Jan 10, 2025 1 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.7 138 km
Jan 4, 2025 22 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.7 149 km
Jan 24, 2025 29 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.6 148 km
Jan 1, 2025 8 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.6 143 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.6 144 km
Jan 8, 2025 29 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.6 142 km
Jan 4, 2025 20 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.6 148 km
Jan 4, 2025 26 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.6 144 km
Oct 13, 2024 20 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.6 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 45 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 95 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 100 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 104 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 111 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 115 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 118 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 140 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 141 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
March 62°F (16°C) 2.6 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest
May 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
July 57°F (14°C) 9.7 in
August 57°F (14°C) 10.3 in Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 5.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

Burayu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 57°F in December to 62°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (0.3").

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