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Dodola, Ethiopia
Oromiya · Ethiopia
Dodola is a mid-size city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 43,200. Elevation: 8,084 ft (2,464 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Dodola
Dodola and Perperuna are rainmaking pagan customs widespread among different peoples in Southeast Europe until the 20th century, found in Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia. It is still practiced in remote Albanian ethnographic regions, but only in rare events, when the summer is dry and without atmospheric precipitation.
People
Climate
| Population | 43,200 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,084 ft (2,464 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.9833°, 39.1833° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Oromiya |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.4 inches (1,000 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dodola
Dodola is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 43,200. The city sits at an elevation of 8,084 feet (2,464 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Dodola
Dodola has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54°F). The hottest month is May (13.4°C), the coldest is Dec (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2442 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,084 ft (2,464 m) |
| Area | 7,446.2 sq mi (19,285.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.9833°N, 39.1833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: O'a Caldera (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 98 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 131 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Dodola has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 52°F in November to 56°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.8") and December the driest (0.8").
Schools in Dodola
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodola Middle School | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Dodola
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Market |
Cafes in Dodola
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Dodola
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dodola
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Dodola
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Adaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dodola Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dodola
What is the population of Dodola?
Dodola has a population of 43,200 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 7,446.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dodola?
Dodola has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches.