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Kemisē, Ethiopia

Amhara · Ethiopia

Kemisē is a mid-size city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 43,800. Elevation: 4,718 ft (1,438 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

43,800 Population 19/sq mi density
4,718 ft Elevation 1,438 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
37.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Kemisē

Kemisē

Kemise is a town and administrative seat of the Oromia Zone in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Kemise is 224 kilometres (139 mi) northeast of the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa and has a latitude and longitude of 10°43′N 39°52′E with an elevation of 1424 meters above sea level. It was part of the former Chaffa Gola Dewerahmedo district and is now surrounded by the Dawa Chaffa district.

People

Population43,800
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation4,718 ft (1,438 m)
Population43,800
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation4,718 ft (1,438 m)
Coordinates10.7167°, 39.8700°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceAmhara
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation37.5 inches (953 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kemisē

Kemisē is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 43,800. The city sits at an elevation of 4,718 feet (1,438 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Kemisē

Kemisē has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jun (24°C), the coldest is Dec (17.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1509 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.2°C / 65°F 10.2° / 28.2° 20.2
Feb 19.6°C / 67°F 10.7° / 30.2° 45.9
Mar 20.8°C / 70°F 12.7° / 31° 98.5
Apr 21.5°C / 71°F 14.2° / 30.2° 192.8
May 22.6°C / 73°F 15.4° / 31.3° 66.9
Jun 24°C / 75°F 16.4° / 32.9° 101.7
Jul 22.5°C / 72°F 16.7° / 31.2° 303.9
Aug 20.9°C / 70°F 15.9° / 28° 323.1
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 15.4° / 27.3° 180.6
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 12.1° / 26° 100.8
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 10.5° / 26.4° 46.1
Dec 17.8°C / 64°F 9.7° / 27.3° 28.6
Kemisē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,718 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Ethiopia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,718 ft (1,438 m)
Area2,264.6 sq mi (5,865.2 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates10.7167°N, 39.8700°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.25"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 8, 2025.

Sep 21, 1993 38 km N of Des?, Ethiopia M5.7 88 km
Jan 4, 2025 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.7 143 km
Jan 2, 2025 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.4 149 km
Dec 22, 2009 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia M5.0 120 km
Jan 17, 2025 52 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.7 143 km
Jan 18, 2004 23 km WSW of Kemis?, Ethiopia M4.6 23 km
Aug 8, 2025 47 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.6 148 km
Jan 10, 2025 47 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.6 148 km
Feb 24, 2025 59 km SE of Abomsa, Ethiopia M4.5 139 km
Sep 19, 2009 51 km SSE of Abomsa, Ethiopia M4.5 133 km
Jan 20, 2020 16 km S of Kemis?, Ethiopia M4.5 17 km
Jan 3, 2025 49 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.4 148 km
Jan 31, 2025 49 km SE of Debre Sīna, Ethiopia M4.4 135 km
Jul 6, 2024 38 km S of Robīt, Ethiopia M4.4 108 km
May 17, 2007 44 km S of Gewan?, Ethiopia M4.4 137 km
Jan 23, 2025 12 km WSW of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia M4.4 129 km
Jan 2, 2025 47 km SE of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia M4.3 142 km
Mar 31, 2025 53 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.3 142 km
Feb 24, 2025 47 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.3 147 km
Jan 6, 2025 28 km SE of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia M4.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Adwa Stratovolcano 1,733 m (5,686 ft) Unknown 128 km
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 158 km
Dabbayra Shield 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 186 km
Manda Hararo Shield(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 2009 192 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
February 65°F (19°C) 1.5 in
March 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
April 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
July 71°F (22°C) 8.5 in
August 70°F (21°C) 9.3 in Wettest
September 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest

Kemisē has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 62°F in December to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (0.6").

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Hotels in Kemisē

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chefa Valley Hotel

Train Stations in Kemisē

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mekoy

Gas Stations in Kemisē

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NOC Gas Station

Banks in Kemisē

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oromia International Bank Kemise Branch

Stadiums & Teams in Kemisē

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Airports Near Kemisē

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kombolcha AirportDSESmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kemisē

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
1,438 m (4,718 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 Kemisē

What is the population of Kemisē?

Kemisē has a population of 43,800 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 2,264.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kemisē?

Kemisē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.

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