Hāyk’, Ethiopia

Full City Profile

28,500 Population 4/sq mi density

6,457 ft Elevation 1,968 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Hāyk’ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	62.5°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,457 ft (1,968 m)
Area	7,588.6 sq mi (19,654.4 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	11.3000°N, 39.6833°W
Timezone	Africa/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 10.39"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 6, 2024.

Sep 21, 1993	38 km N of Des?, Ethiopia	M5.7	20 km
May 4, 1990	6 km SW of Semera, Ethiopia	M5.0	148 km
Jan 18, 2004	23 km WSW of Kemis?, Ethiopia	M4.6	72 km
Jan 20, 2020	16 km S of Kemis?, Ethiopia	M4.5	84 km
Jun 17, 2006	76 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia	M4.5	146 km
Jul 6, 2024	38 km S of Robīt, Ethiopia	M4.4	41 km
Jun 17, 2006	72 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia	M4.4	138 km
Jun 17, 2006	71 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia	M4.3	139 km
Jun 20, 2014	56 km WNW of Were ?lu, Ethiopia	M4.2	106 km
Jul 8, 2007	46 km WNW of Gewan?, Ethiopia	M4.1	125 km
Jun 17, 2006	68 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia	M3.9	150 km
Jul 14, 1997	22 km ESE of Lal?bela, Ethiopia	M3.8	87 km
Jul 11, 2005	71 km ENE of Rob?t, Ethiopia	M3.7	119 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dabbayra (127 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Dabbayra	Shield	1,302 m (4,272 ft)	Unknown	127 km
Manda Hararo	Shield(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	2009	157 km
Dabbahu	Stratovolcano	1,401 m (4,596 ft)	2005	168 km
Gabillema	Stratovolcano	1,459 m (4,787 ft)	Unknown	175 km
Adwa	Stratovolcano	1,733 m (5,686 ft)	Unknown	186 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
February	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in
March	62°F (17°C)	2.7 in
April	64°F (18°C)	3.1 in
May	66°F (19°C)	2.8 in
June	67°F (20°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
July	66°F (19°C)	9.7 in
August	65°F (18°C)	10.4 in	Wettest
September	64°F (18°C)	3.8 in
October	61°F (16°C)	1.5 in
November	59°F (15°C)	0.8 in
December	58°F (15°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest

Hāyk’ has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 58°F in December to 67°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.4") and December the driest (0.6").

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