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Lasho, Ethiopia

South Ethiopia Regional State · Ethiopia

Lasho is a small town in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,012 ft (2,442 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

8,012 ft Elevation 2,442 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
62.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Lasho

Lasho is a town in Wolayita Zone of the South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia. The approximate distance from Wolaita Sodo to Lasho is about 79 kilometres (49 mi) to Northwest via B52. And also the distance from Addis Ababa to Lasho is 388 km (241 mi) via Butajira-Worabe-Wolaita Sodo to Southwest. Lasho town is used as an administrative capital of Kawo Koysha district of Wolaita Zone. It is located at an elevation of 2,130 metres (6,990 ft) above sea level. Lasho is a populated place in South Ethiopia Regional State. The amenities in the town are 24 hours electric light, pure water service, kindergarten, primary and high schools, health center, everyday public market and others. Lasho lies between about 6°47'02" North 37°28'22" East

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain62.9 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation8,012 ft (2,442 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,012 ft (2,442 m)
Coordinates6.7853°, 37.4732°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceSouth Ethiopia Regional State
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation62.9 inches (1,597 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lasho

Lasho is a small town in Ethiopia (South Ethiopia Regional State) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,012 feet (2,442 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Lasho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 62.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,012 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above Ethiopia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,012 ft (2,442 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates6.7853°N, 37.4732°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.9"
66% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.90"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 3, 2022.

Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 115 km
Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 117 km
Jan 5, 1999 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 85 km
Jul 7, 2005 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 61 km
Jul 26, 1991 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia M4.4 90 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 105 km
Jan 24, 2016 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia M4.4 116 km
Apr 3, 2022 24 km ENE of Jinka, Ethiopia M4.3 138 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 111 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 144 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 171 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
March 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 6.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 7.9 in Coldest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 7.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 6.4 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
November 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest

Lasho has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 66°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and December the driest (0.8").

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Airports Near Lasho

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arba Minch AirportAMHMedium Airport
Soddu AirportSXUSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa

🇪🇹 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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What is the weather like in Lasho?

Lasho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 62.9 inches.

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