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Guder, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Guder is a mid-size city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 30,600. Elevation: 6,322 ft (1,927 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

30,600 Population 108/sq mi density
6,322 ft Elevation 1,927 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
44.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Guder

Guder is a town located in the West Shewa Zone of the Oromia of Ethiopia. Located 12km west of Ambo, this town has a latitude and longitude of 8°58′N 37°46′E, with an elevation of 2101 meters above sea level. Guder is famous for its Guder River Falls and year-round fruit production, using plentiful water resources in the vicinity.

People

Population30,600
Density108/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain44.7 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation6,322 ft (1,927 m)
Population30,600
Population Density108 / sq mi
Elevation6,322 ft (1,927 m)
Coordinates8.9705°, 37.7612°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation44.7 inches (1,135 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Guder

Guder is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 30,600. The city sits at an elevation of 6,322 feet (1,927 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Guder

Guder has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F). The hottest month is Mar (21.1°C), the coldest is Jul (16.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1958 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.8°C / 64°F 7.6° / 28.2° 27.8
Feb 20°C / 68°F 9.6° / 30.5° 30.4
Mar 21.1°C / 70°F 11.5° / 31.8° 45.4
Apr 20.8°C / 69°F 12.4° / 31.3° 139.9
May 20.4°C / 69°F 12.8° / 30° 128.4
Jun 18.2°C / 65°F 12.3° / 27.8° 297.6
Jul 16.4°C / 61°F 12° / 23° 437.5
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 11.7° / 22.8° 352.7
Sep 17.2°C / 63°F 11.5° / 23.3° 343.1
Oct 17.1°C / 63°F 8.3° / 23.9° 94.0
Nov 16.5°C / 62°F 7.1° / 24° 48.9
Dec 16.5°C / 62°F 6° / 25.2° 12.5
Guder enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,322 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above Ethiopia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,322 ft (1,927 m)
Area282.7 sq mi (732.2 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates8.9705°N, 37.7612°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.41"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 31, 2015.

Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 148 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Butajiri-Silti Field (121 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 121 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 136 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 164 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 171 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 174 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 176 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 190 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
February 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
April 65°F (19°C) 3.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 6.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 9.1 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 9.4 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 5.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in Driest

Guder has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 61°F in July to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (0.4").

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Stadiums & Teams in Guder

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Airports Near Guder

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fincha AirportFNHSmall 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 Guder

What is the population of Guder?

Guder has a population of 30,600 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 108 people per square mile, spread across 282.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Guder?

Guder enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches.

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