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Hartīshēk, Ethiopia

Somali · Ethiopia

Hartīshēk is a small city in Somali, Ethiopia with a population of 22,000. Elevation: 5,289 ft (1,612 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

22,000 Population 3/sq mi density
5,289 ft Elevation 1,612 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Hartīshēk

Hart Sheik is a town located in eastern Ethiopia, in the Somali Region. Hart Sheik is primarily inhabited by the Sacad Muuse sub-clan of the Habar Awal Isaaq Somali people.

People

Population22,000
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation5,289 ft (1,612 m)
Population22,000
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,289 ft (1,612 m)
Coordinates9.1572°, 43.3542°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceSomali
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (570 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hartīshēk

Hartīshēk is a small city in Ethiopia (Somali) with a population of 22,000. The city sits at an elevation of 5,289 feet (1,612 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Hartīshēk

Hartīshēk has an average annual temperature of 21.1°C (70°F). The hottest month is Mar (23.7°C), the coldest is Jul (19.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 758 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.3°C / 69°F 9.3° / 32° 1.9
Feb 22.3°C / 72°F 11.6° / 33.9° 2.2
Mar 23.7°C / 75°F 13.5° / 34.3° 30.3
Apr 23.3°C / 74°F 14.8° / 33.3° 135.1
May 22.3°C / 72°F 15.1° / 31° 103.3
Jun 20.4°C / 69°F 13.8° / 29.8° 87.7
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 13.8° / 28.1° 68.9
Aug 19.9°C / 68°F 13.6° / 28.1° 84.7
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 13.9° / 28.8° 123.1
Oct 21°C / 70°F 12.1° / 30.5° 84.0
Nov 20°C / 68°F 9.9° / 30° 32.1
Dec 19.6°C / 67°F 9.5° / 30.7° 4.6
Hartīshēk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,289 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above Ethiopia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,289 ft (1,612 m)
Area6,857.5 sq mi (17,761.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates9.1572°N, 43.3542°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.62"
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 M5.0 105 km
Aug 2, 2011 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M5.0 96 km
Jul 11, 2000 58 km S of Harar, Ethiopia M4.3 135 km
Apr 23, 2021 10 km NNW of Harar, Ethiopia M4.2 141 km
Feb 22, 2007 67 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M3.9 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
March 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
April 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.5 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest

Hartīshēk has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (0.1").

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Restaurants in Hartīshēk

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maan raac

Airports Near Hartīshēk

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Egal International AirportHGALarge Airport
Gerad Wilwal International AirportJIJLarge Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
1,590 m (5,217 ft)

🇪🇹 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 Hartīshēk

What is the population of Hartīshēk?

Hartīshēk has a population of 22,000 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 6,857.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hartīshēk?

Hartīshēk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches.

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