Korem, Ethiopia

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35,600 Population
8,159 ft Elevation 2,487 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Korem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation8,159 ft (2,487 m)
Coordinates12.5058°N, 39.5228°E
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 21, 2025.

Sep 21, 1993 38 km N of Des?, Ethiopia M5.7 115 km
Aug 10, 2002 40 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M5.7 132 km
Mar 24, 2018 58 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M5.2 113 km
Sep 18, 1996 105 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M5.0 111 km
May 27, 1990 56 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M5.0 82 km
Aug 7, 1994 26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.9 93 km
Jan 21, 1993 101 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.9 118 km
Aug 8, 2002 59 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.9 137 km
Oct 16, 1996 108 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.8 112 km
Oct 21, 1996 99 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.8 102 km
Oct 13, 1996 112 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.7 120 km
Jun 17, 2006 70 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.6 139 km
Oct 16, 1996 107 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.6 111 km
Aug 10, 2002 51 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.6 140 km
Jul 18, 2005 106 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.5 136 km
Jun 11, 2004 38 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.5 67 km
Jun 4, 2005 111 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.5 130 km
Jun 17, 2006 76 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.5 113 km
Aug 14, 2002 56 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.4 113 km
Jun 17, 2006 72 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.4 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dabbayra (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Dabbayra Shield 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 61 km
Dabbahu Stratovolcano 1,401 m (4,596 ft) 2005 104 km
Alayta Shield 1,496 m (4,908 ft) 1915 122 km
Manda Hararo Shield(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 2009 146 km
Afdera Stratovolcano 1,250 m (4,101 ft) Unknown 158 km
Ale Bagu Stratovolcano 988 m (3,241 ft) Unknown 164 km
Erta Ale Shield 613 m (2,011 ft) 2020 174 km
Alu-Dalafilla Fissure vent(s) 578 m (1,896 ft) 2008 182 km
Borawli Stratovolcano 784 m (2,572 ft) Unknown 182 km
Gada Ale Stratovolcano 287 m (942 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 7.2 in
August 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Korem has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in December to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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