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Gawanē, Ethiopia
Āfar · Ethiopia
Gawanē is a small city in Āfar, Ethiopia with a population of 11,279. Elevation: 2,034 ft (620 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
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About Gawanē
Gewane is a town in north-eastern Ethiopia. Located in Administrative Zone 3 of the Afar Region, it has an elevation of 618 meters above sea level. Gewane is locally known as New Gewane, 2 kilometers east of the original settlement known as Old Gewane; the town was relocated astride the main, all-weather highway. It is the administrative center of Gewane woreda.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,279 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,034 ft (620 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.1666°, 40.6469° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Āfar |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.4 inches (466 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gawanē
Gawanē is a small city in Ethiopia (Āfar) with a population of 11,279. The city sits at an elevation of 2,034 feet (620 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Gawanē
Gawanē has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jun (30.8°C), the coldest is Jan (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 922 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,034 ft (620 m) |
| Area | 8,906.3 sq mi (23,067.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1666°N, 40.6469°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 24 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 154 km |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 164 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Gawanē has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 69°F in December to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (0.3").
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gawanē
What is the population of Gawanē?
Gawanē has a population of 11,279 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 8,906.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gawanē?
Gawanē has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.