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Huruta, Ethiopia

Full City Profile

27,500 Population 4,192/sq mi density
6,660 ft Elevation 2,030 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Huruta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,660 ft (2,030 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density4,192/sq mi
Coordinates8.1500°N, 39.3500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.11"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

224 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 26, 2025.

Feb 14, 2025 5 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.9 108 km
Jan 8, 2025 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.3 125 km
Jan 27, 2017 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia M5.3 92 km
Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 21 km
Jan 11, 2025 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 148 km
Jan 11, 2025 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 123 km
Jan 3, 2025 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 107 km
Jan 21, 2025 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 133 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 149 km
Jan 14, 2025 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 106 km
Jan 23, 2025 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 116 km
Jan 1, 2025 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 133 km
Sep 27, 2024 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 106 km
Jan 8, 2025 25 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.9 138 km
Jan 7, 2025 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 111 km
Jan 4, 2025 52 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 92 km
Jan 12, 2025 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 99 km
Jan 2, 2025 6 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.9 132 km
Jan 12, 2025 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.8 104 km
Jan 1, 2025 23 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.8 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tullu Moje (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 24 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 29 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 34 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 47 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 76 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 81 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 81 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 111 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 112 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 114 km
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
February 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
March 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Warmest
May 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 7.6 in
August 59°F (15°C) 8.1 in Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 5.6 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in Coldest
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Driest

Huruta has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 57°F in November to 61°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (0.4").

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