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Mehal Mēda, Ethiopia

Amhara · Ethiopia

Mehal Mēda is a small city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 24,900. Elevation: 10,105 ft (3,080 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

24,900 Population 3/sq mi density
10,105 ft Elevation 3,080 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
41.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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People

Population24,900
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain41.5 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation10,105 ft (3,080 m)
Population24,900
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation10,105 ft (3,080 m)
Coordinates10.3121°, 39.6589°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceAmhara
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation41.5 inches (1,053 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mehal Mēda

Mehal Mēda is a small city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 24,900. The city sits at an elevation of 10,105 feet (3,080 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Mehal Mēda

Mehal Mēda has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jun (17.6°C), the coldest is Nov (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1491 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.9°C / 57°F 4.5° / 24.1° 18.9
Feb 15.4°C / 60°F 6.2° / 25.8° 41.5
Mar 16.4°C / 61°F 7.9° / 26.3° 91.2
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 8.8° / 25.4° 183.6
May 16.9°C / 62°F 9.7° / 25.3° 65.0
Jun 17.6°C / 64°F 10.7° / 25.9° 103.5
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 11.6° / 23.3° 311.7
Aug 15.4°C / 60°F 10.8° / 21.4° 332.1
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 10° / 21.2° 179.6
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 6° / 20.4° 95.3
Nov 12.8°C / 55°F 4.6° / 21.2° 42.1
Dec 13.1°C / 56°F 3.8° / 22.9° 26.5
Mehal Mēda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10,105 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above Ethiopia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,105 ft (3,080 m)
Area8,906.3 sq mi (23,067.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates10.3121°N, 39.6589°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.05"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 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 M5.7 130 km
Jan 4, 2025 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.7 108 km
Jan 3, 2025 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.5 130 km
Mar 16, 2025 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.4 114 km
Jan 2, 2025 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.4 118 km
Jan 8, 2025 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.3 150 km
Feb 23, 2025 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia M5.3 131 km
Jan 11, 2025 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 144 km
Jan 11, 2025 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 118 km
Jan 3, 2025 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 145 km
Oct 6, 2024 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 132 km
Jan 21, 2025 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 140 km
Jan 2, 2025 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 126 km
Jan 4, 2025 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 124 km
Dec 22, 2009 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia M5.0 130 km
Jan 1, 2025 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 145 km
Jan 23, 2025 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 146 km
Jan 8, 2025 25 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.9 132 km
Jan 1, 2025 23 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.8 140 km
Jan 13, 2025 19 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Adwa Stratovolcano 1,733 m (5,686 ft) Unknown 132 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 152 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 170 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 186 km
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 196 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
February 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
March 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
July 57°F (14°C) 11.7 in
August 57°F (14°C) 12.1 in Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

Mehal Mēda has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 54°F in December to 61°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.1") and December the driest (0.3").

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Hotels in Mehal Mēda

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guassa Community Lodge

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Mehal Mēda

What is the population of Mehal Mēda?

Mehal Mēda has a population of 24,900 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 8,906.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mehal Mēda?

Mehal Mēda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.5 inches.

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