Dēra, Ethiopia

Full City Profile

30,700 Population
5,463 ft Elevation 1,665 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation5,463 ft (1,665 m)
Coordinates8.4000°N, 38.8500°E
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US 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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