Gedeb, Ethiopia

Full City Profile

24,000 Population 76/sq mi density
5,394 ft Elevation 1,644 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below US 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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