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Dēra, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Dēra is a mid-size city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 30,700. Elevation: 5,463 ft (1,665 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

30,700 Population 4/sq mi density
5,463 ft Elevation 1,665 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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People

Population30,700
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation5,463 ft (1,665 m)
Population30,700
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation5,463 ft (1,665 m)
Coordinates8.4000°, 38.8500°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation33.9 inches (860 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dēra

Dēra is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 30,700. The city sits at an elevation of 5,463 feet (1,665 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Dēra

Dēra has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is May (19.6°C), the coldest is Dec (15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1058 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.3°C / 61°F 6.4° / 27.2° 13.0
Feb 18.3°C / 65°F 8.1° / 29.1° 17.5
Mar 19.6°C / 67°F 10.3° / 29.9° 48.9
Apr 19.5°C / 67°F 11.5° / 29.6° 118.1
May 19.6°C / 67°F 12.2° / 29.2° 68.6
Jun 19.4°C / 67°F 12.3° / 28.4° 145.0
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 12.2° / 25.2° 210.6
Aug 17.5°C / 63°F 11.7° / 24.2° 205.2
Sep 17.7°C / 64°F 11.7° / 24.3° 126.0
Oct 16.4°C / 62°F 7.8° / 24.6° 57.1
Nov 15.7°C / 60°F 6.7° / 24.8° 35.0
Dec 15.2°C / 59°F 5.6° / 25.6° 13.0
Dēra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,463 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above Ethiopia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,463 ft (1,665 m)
Area8,098.8 sq mi (20,975.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates8.4000°N, 38.8500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.40"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 24, 2025.

Feb 14, 2025 5 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.9 131 km
Jan 27, 2017 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia M5.3 84 km
Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 51 km
Jan 3, 2025 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 123 km
Jan 11, 2025 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 145 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 145 km
Jan 14, 2025 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 140 km
Jan 23, 2025 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 137 km
Jan 12, 2025 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 126 km
Sep 27, 2024 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 135 km
Jan 4, 2025 52 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 140 km
Jan 7, 2025 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 136 km
Jan 10, 2025 13 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.8 130 km
Jan 12, 2025 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.8 118 km
Jan 1, 2025 23 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.8 148 km
Jan 10, 2025 1 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.7 130 km
Jan 1, 2025 8 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.6 130 km
Jan 4, 2025 26 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.6 148 km
Jan 8, 2025 29 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.6 147 km
Jan 13, 2025 7 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bora-Bericcio (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 30 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 38 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 41 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 45 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 67 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 71 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 71 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 103 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 108 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 135 km
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
February 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
March 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
May 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
July 65°F (18°C) 7.4 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 7.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Dēra has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 62°F in December to 68°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Dēra

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ethio Oldies 60s, 70s MP3 192 kbps

Airports Near Dēra

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Addis Ababa Bole International AirportADDLarge Airport
Harar Meda AirportQHRMedium Airport
Lideta Army Airport-Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Dēra

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
TiyaCultural1980

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa

🇪🇹 About Ethiopia

Capital Addis Ababa
Population 109,224,559
Area 1,127,127 km²
GDP (USD) $135,874,093,202
GDP per capita $1,056
HDI 0.492
Life expectancy 67.3 years
Internet users 16.7%
Urban population 23.1%
Currency ETB (Birr)
Languages Amharic
Calling code +251
TLD .et
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Dēra

Tiya
Cultural · inscribed 1980
Tiya is among the most important of the roughly 160 archaeological sites discovered so far in the Soddo region, south of Addis Ababa. The site contains 36 monuments, including 32 carved stelae covered with symbols, most of which are difficult to decipher. They...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dēra

What is the population of Dēra?

Dēra has a population of 30,700 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 8,098.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dēra?

Dēra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches.

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