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Gedeb, Ethiopia

Somali · Ethiopia

Gedeb is a small city in Somali, Ethiopia with a population of 24,000. Elevation: 5,394 ft (1,644 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

24,000 Population 76/sq mi density
5,394 ft Elevation 1,644 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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People

Population24,000
Density76/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.3 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation5,394 ft (1,644 m)
Population24,000
Population Density76 / sq mi
Elevation5,394 ft (1,644 m)
Coordinates9.5725°, 43.1814°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceSomali
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation21.3 inches (542 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gedeb

Gedeb is a small city in Ethiopia (Somali) with a population of 24,000. The city sits at an elevation of 5,394 feet (1,644 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Gedeb

Gedeb has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Apr (21.9°C), the coldest is Dec (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 734 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.7°C / 64°F 7.7° / 28.4° 4.4
Feb 19.7°C / 67°F 10.1° / 30.5° 5.5
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 12.7° / 31.2° 45.2
Apr 21.9°C / 71°F 14.3° / 30.7° 125.2
May 21.9°C / 71°F 15° / 30.4° 69.4
Jun 20.8°C / 69°F 14.1° / 30.1° 77.5
Jul 19.5°C / 67°F 13.8° / 28.8° 51.1
Aug 19.8°C / 68°F 13.7° / 27.7° 80.9
Sep 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 28° 142.2
Oct 20°C / 68°F 11.7° / 28.2° 83.3
Nov 18.1°C / 65°F 8.7° / 27.1° 40.6
Dec 17.2°C / 63°F 7.6° / 27.2° 8.8
Gedeb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,394 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Ethiopia avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,394 ft (1,644 m)
Area314.0 sq mi (813.3 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates9.5725°N, 43.1814°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.98"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 23, 2021.

Feb 26, 2007 Ethiopia M5.0 56 km
Aug 2, 2011 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M5.0 46 km
Jul 11, 2000 58 km S of Harar, Ethiopia M4.3 140 km
Apr 23, 2021 10 km NNW of Harar, Ethiopia M4.2 121 km
Feb 22, 2007 67 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M3.9 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Mekunu:sagar Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
February 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
April 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in Warmest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
August 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest

Gedeb has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 62°F in December to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and December the driest (0.1").

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Hotels in Gedeb

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Madder Hotel

Bus Stations in Gedeb

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Togechane Bus Station

Airports Near Gedeb

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gerad Wilwal International AirportJIJLarge Airport
Borama AirportBXXSmall 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 Gedeb

What is the population of Gedeb?

Gedeb has a population of 24,000 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 314.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gedeb?

Gedeb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches.

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