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Gurbetē, Ethiopia

Amhara · Ethiopia

Gurbetē is a small city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 26,500. Elevation: 6,568 ft (2,002 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

26,500 Population 4/sq mi density
6,568 ft Elevation 2,002 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
59.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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People

Population26,500
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain59.6 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation6,568 ft (2,002 m)
Population26,500
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation6,568 ft (2,002 m)
Coordinates11.3560°, 36.9545°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceAmhara
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation59.6 inches (1,513 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gurbetē

Gurbetē is a small city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 26,500. The city sits at an elevation of 6,568 feet (2,002 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Gurbetē

Gurbetē has an average annual temperature of 19.6°C (67°F). The hottest month is Apr (23.4°C), the coldest is Dec (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2044 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.3°C / 65°F 8.9° / 28.8° 8.1
Feb 20.5°C / 69°F 10.7° / 31.8° 5.5
Mar 22.8°C / 73°F 12.3° / 33.7° 8.8
Apr 23.4°C / 74°F 14.1° / 34.5° 72.5
May 22.4°C / 72°F 14.6° / 33.2° 156.8
Jun 19.9°C / 68°F 14.5° / 29.9° 265.2
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 13.4° / 24.4° 593.7
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 12.8° / 24.3° 458.2
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 13.6° / 25.1° 288.6
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 10.9° / 25.5° 113.4
Nov 17.9°C / 64°F 10.2° / 25.3° 61.6
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 8.7° / 26.3° 11.4
Gurbetē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,568 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above Ethiopia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,568 ft (2,002 m)
Area6,650.4 sq mi (17,224.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates11.3560°N, 36.9545°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on May 8, 2023.

May 8, 2023 Ethiopia M4.4 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in Warmest
May 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 8.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 14.7 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 14.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 8.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Gurbetē has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 62°F in December to 68°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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Hotels in Gurbetē

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kal Hotel and Restaurant.

Gas Stations in Gurbetē

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ET #7276575930

Banks in Gurbetē

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Abyssinia - Achefer Branch
CBE - Wotet Abay Branch
Tsehay Bank Durbete Branch

Airports Near Gurbetē

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahir Dar AirportBJRMedium Airport
Beles AirportPWISmall 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 Gurbetē

What is the population of Gurbetē?

Gurbetē has a population of 26,500 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 6,650.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gurbetē?

Gurbetē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.6 inches.

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