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Filakit, Ethiopia

Full City Profile

26,500 Population 6/sq mi density
9,449 ft Elevation 2,880 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Filakit enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,449 ft (2,880 m)
Area4,710.8 sq mi (12,201.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates11.6667°N, 38.8000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.55"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 6, 2024.

Sep 21, 1993 38 km N of Des?, Ethiopia M5.7 94 km
Jan 18, 2004 23 km WSW of Kemis?, Ethiopia M4.6 147 km
Jul 6, 2024 38 km S of Robīt, Ethiopia M4.4 96 km
Jun 20, 2014 56 km WNW of Were ?lu, Ethiopia M4.2 109 km
Jul 14, 1997 22 km ESE of Lal?bela, Ethiopia M3.8 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Dabbayra (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Dabbayra Shield 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
March 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
July 60°F (16°C) 10.1 in
August 60°F (15°C) 10.6 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest

Filakit has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 58°F in December to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (0.4").

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