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Jijiga, Ethiopia

Full City Profile

483,000 Population 5,610/sq mi density
5,400 ft Elevation 1,646 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Jijiga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,400 ft (1,646 m)
Area86.1 sq mi (223.0 km²)
Population Density5,610/sq mi
Coordinates9.3500°N, 42.8000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.37"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

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 70 km
Aug 2, 2011 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M5.0 77 km
Jul 11, 2000 58 km S of Harar, Ethiopia M4.3 92 km
Apr 23, 2021 10 km NNW of Harar, Ethiopia M4.2 78 km
Feb 22, 2007 67 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M3.9 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
February 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
August 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Jijiga has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 61°F in December to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (0.2").

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