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Chelenko, Ethiopia

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20,900 Population 36/sq mi density
7,073 ft Elevation 2,156 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Chelenko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,073 ft (2,156 m)
Area585.7 sq mi (1,516.9 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates9.3975°N, 41.5610°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.03"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 27, 2025.

Jan 3, 2025 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.5 133 km
Jan 2, 2025 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.4 141 km
Feb 23, 2025 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia M5.3 117 km
Dec 22, 2009 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia M5.0 121 km
Jan 27, 2025 36 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.7 145 km
Feb 27, 2025 28 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.7 141 km
Feb 24, 2025 59 km SE of Abomsa, Ethiopia M4.5 141 km
Jan 3, 2025 34 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.4 148 km
May 16, 2000 64 km E of Gewan?, Ethiopia M4.4 85 km
May 17, 2007 44 km S of Gewan?, Ethiopia M4.4 106 km
Jan 11, 2025 31 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.4 150 km
Jan 3, 2025 15 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.3 149 km
May 7, 2023 37 km ESE of Gewanē, Ethiopia M4.3 96 km
May 12, 2000 50 km ESE of Gewan?, Ethiopia M4.3 85 km
Mar 8, 2022 70 km NNW of Dire Dawa, Ethiopia M4.3 85 km
Jul 11, 2000 58 km S of Harar, Ethiopia M4.3 96 km
Apr 23, 2021 10 km NNW of Harar, Ethiopia M4.2 58 km
May 10, 2000 54 km E of Gewan?, Ethiopia M4.0 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Adwa Stratovolcano 1,733 m (5,686 ft) Unknown 109 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 185 km
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
March 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 6.0 in
August 62°F (17°C) 8.0 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in Driest

Chelenko has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 60°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (0.3").

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