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Gelemso, Ethiopia
Oromiya · Ethiopia
Gelemso is a mid-size city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 34,200. Elevation: 5,889 ft (1,795 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gelemso
Galamso, is a town in West Haraghe of Oromia Region, Ethiopia, Gelemso is located in eastern Ethiopian and is far from country capital by 301 km and second way 413 km in the western periphery of the highly networked mountain chain referred to by the natives as Fugug and by geographers as the Ahmar Mountains. Most people say that it is the city of love locally [Biyyaa Jaalala]. Gelemso on 2013 EC became separate woreda in the West Hararghe Zone of the Oromia Regional State, it has a latitude and longitude of 8°49′N 40°31′E.
Gelemso is the origin of a variety of Jimaa called by the same name (Gelemso).
People
Climate
| Population | 34,200 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,889 ft (1,795 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.8167°, 40.5167° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Oromiya |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.8 inches (1,012 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gelemso
Gelemso is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 34,200. The city sits at an elevation of 5,889 feet (1,795 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Gelemso
Gelemso has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Mar (23.6°C), the coldest is Dec (19.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1241 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,889 ft (1,795 m) |
| Area | 7,612.2 sq mi (19,715.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8167°N, 40.5167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fentale (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 67 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 90 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 168 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
Gelemso has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 64°F in December to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and December the driest (0.1").
Bus Stations in Gelemso
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gelemso
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gelemso Medhanialem Orthodox Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Gelemso?
Gelemso has a population of 34,200 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 7,612.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gelemso?
Gelemso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches.