Maych’ew, Ethiopia

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49,600 Population 12/sq mi density

7,874 ft Elevation 2,400 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Maych’ew enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	66.2°F
	23% above US avg
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,874 ft (2,400 m)
Area	4,209.9 sq mi (10,903.6 km²)
Population Density	12/sq mi
Coordinates	12.7875°N, 39.5422°W
Timezone	Africa/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"

21% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 7.95"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 21, 1993	38 km N of Des?, Ethiopia	M5.7	146 km
Aug 10, 2002	40 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia	M5.7	101 km
Mar 24, 2018	58 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia	M5.2	85 km
Sep 18, 1996	105 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia	M5.0	106 km
May 27, 1990	56 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia	M5.0	56 km
Aug 7, 1994	26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia	M4.9	62 km
Aug 8, 2002	59 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia	M4.9	108 km
Jan 21, 1993	101 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia	M4.9	117 km
Oct 21, 1996	99 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia	M4.8	99 km
Oct 16, 1996	108 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia	M4.8	109 km
Oct 13, 1996	112 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia	M4.7	113 km
Aug 10, 2002	51 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia	M4.6	110 km
Jun 17, 2006	70 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia	M4.6	143 km
Oct 16, 1996	107 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia	M4.6	107 km
Jun 30, 2019	124 km WSW of Edd, Eritrea	M4.5	140 km
Jun 11, 2004	38 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia	M4.5	38 km
Jul 18, 2005	106 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia	M4.5	132 km
Mar 3, 2025	65 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia	M4.5	145 km
Jun 17, 2006	76 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia	M4.5	120 km
Jun 4, 2005	111 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia	M4.5	125 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dabbayra (73 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Dabbayra	Shield	1,302 m (4,272 ft)	Unknown	73 km
Dabbahu	Stratovolcano	1,401 m (4,596 ft)	2005	104 km
Alayta	Shield	1,496 m (4,908 ft)	1915	112 km
Ale Bagu	Stratovolcano	988 m (3,241 ft)	Unknown	143 km
Afdera	Stratovolcano	1,250 m (4,101 ft)	Unknown	146 km
Erta Ale	Shield	613 m (2,011 ft)	2020	152 km
Manda Hararo	Shield(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	2009	155 km
Alu-Dalafilla	Fissure vent(s)	578 m (1,896 ft)	2008	156 km
Gada Ale	Stratovolcano	287 m (942 ft)	Unknown	162 km
Borawli	Stratovolcano	784 m (2,572 ft)	Unknown	167 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	62°F (17°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	63°F (17°C)	1.1 in
March	66°F (19°C)	1.8 in
April	67°F (20°C)	2.8 in
May	70°F (21°C)	2.7 in
June	72°F (22°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
July	69°F (21°C)	7.0 in
August	68°F (20°C)	8.0 in	Wettest
September	67°F (20°C)	2.4 in
October	65°F (18°C)	1.1 in
November	63°F (17°C)	0.8 in
December	62°F (17°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Maych’ew has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 62°F in December to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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