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Gebre Guracha, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Gebre Guracha is a mid-size city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 41,200. Elevation: 8,330 ft (2,539 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

41,200 Population 6/sq mi density
8,330 ft Elevation 2,539 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
40.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Gebre Guracha

Gerba Guracha is a town in central Ethiopia. Located in the North Shewa Zone of Oromia Region, Ethiopia, it is an inland port city in Selale. It has a latitude and longitude of 9°48′N 38°24′E and an elevation between 2,515 and 2,547 meters above sea level. It is the administrative center of Kuyu woreda.

People

Population41,200
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation8,330 ft (2,539 m)
Population41,200
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation8,330 ft (2,539 m)
Coordinates9.8000°, 38.4000°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation40.3 inches (1,024 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gebre Guracha

Gebre Guracha is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 41,200. The city sits at an elevation of 8,330 feet (2,539 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Gebre Guracha

Gebre Guracha has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is May (23.6°C), the coldest is Aug (18.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1183 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.7°C / 69°F 10° / 31.1° 19.1
Feb 22.6°C / 73°F 11.8° / 32.9° 24.3
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 14° / 34.2° 35.5
Apr 23.6°C / 74°F 14.7° / 33.8° 92.7
May 23.6°C / 75°F 15.6° / 33.4° 60.9
Jun 21.9°C / 71°F 14.5° / 32.6° 141.2
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13.3° / 26.5° 304.8
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 12.8° / 25.3° 262.9
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 13.4° / 25.6° 174.5
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 10.4° / 25.9° 45.5
Nov 18.7°C / 66°F 9.3° / 27.7° 14.5
Dec 19.6°C / 67°F 8.8° / 29.4° 7.0
Gebre Guracha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,330 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above Ethiopia avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,330 ft (2,539 m)
Area6,918.3 sq mi (17,918.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates9.8000°N, 38.4000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.00"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 23, 2025.

Jan 23, 2025 12 km WSW of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia M4.4 114 km
Jan 6, 2025 28 km SE of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia M4.3 149 km
Jun 20, 2014 56 km WNW of Were ?lu, Ethiopia M4.2 115 km
May 15, 2021 45 km NW of Metah?ra, Ethiopia M4.0 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 130 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 182 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 182 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 182 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 190 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 191 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 195 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
February 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
May 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 10.0 in Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 9.8 in Coldest
September 60°F (15°C) 5.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in Driest

Gebre Guracha has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 58°F in August to 66°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (0.3").

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Hotels in Gebre Guracha

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abrham
Africa
Genet
Selale

Gas Stations in Gebre Guracha

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP

Banks in Gebre Guracha

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Awash Bank - Gerba Guracha Branch
Bank of Abyssinia - Gerba Guracha Branch

Airports Near Gebre Guracha

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Debre Markos AirportDBMSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa

🇪🇹 About Ethiopia

Capital Addis Ababa
Population 109,224,559
Area 1,127,127 km²
GDP (USD) $135,874,093,202
GDP per capita $1,056
HDI 0.492
Life expectancy 67.3 years
Internet users 16.7%
Urban population 23.1%
Currency ETB (Birr)
Languages Amharic
Calling code +251
TLD .et
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gebre Guracha

What is the population of Gebre Guracha?

Gebre Guracha has a population of 41,200 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 6,918.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gebre Guracha?

Gebre Guracha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.3 inches.

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