Dolo, Ethiopia

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41,400 Population
7,805 ft Elevation 2,379 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Dolo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation7,805 ft (2,379 m)
Coordinates13.4992°N, 39.6372°E
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Aug 10, 2002 40 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M5.7 26 km
May 6, 1993 72 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M5.3 113 km
Mar 2, 2025 52 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M5.2 81 km
Mar 24, 2018 58 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M5.2 42 km
May 10, 1993 81 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M5.1 122 km
May 27, 1990 56 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M5.0 52 km
Sep 18, 1996 105 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M5.0 126 km
Aug 7, 1994 26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.9 19 km
Apr 10, 2006 58 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.9 119 km
Jan 21, 1993 101 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.9 144 km
May 13, 1993 79 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.9 116 km
Aug 8, 2002 59 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.9 43 km
May 11, 1993 88 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.8 131 km
Oct 16, 1996 108 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.8 132 km
Oct 21, 1996 99 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.8 129 km
May 2, 1993 76 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.8 130 km
May 2, 1993 72 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.7 117 km
Jun 4, 2023 53 km ENE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M4.7 118 km
Oct 13, 1996 112 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.7 126 km
May 3, 1993 73 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.7 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gada Ale (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Gada Ale Stratovolcano 287 m (942 ft) Unknown 99 km
Alu-Dalafilla Fissure vent(s) 578 m (1,896 ft) 2008 104 km
Ale Bagu Stratovolcano 988 m (3,241 ft) Unknown 108 km
Erta Ale Shield 613 m (2,011 ft) 2020 112 km
Alayta Shield 1,496 m (4,908 ft) 1915 122 km
Dabbayra Shield 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 133 km
Dabbahu Stratovolcano 1,401 m (4,596 ft) 2005 136 km
Afdera Stratovolcano 1,250 m (4,101 ft) Unknown 139 km
Borawli Stratovolcano 784 m (2,572 ft) Unknown 148 km
Alid Stratovolcano 904 m (2,966 ft) Unknown 157 km
Manda Hararo Shield(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 2009 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest
July 66°F (19°C) 7.4 in
August 65°F (18°C) 7.7 in Wettest
September 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Dolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 60°F in December to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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