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Mehoni, Ethiopia

Āfar · Ethiopia

Mehoni is a small city in Āfar, Ethiopia with a population of 29,200. Elevation: 5,863 ft (1,787 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,200 Population 7/sq mi density
5,863 ft Elevation 1,787 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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People

Population29,200
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation5,863 ft (1,787 m)
Population29,200
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation5,863 ft (1,787 m)
Coordinates12.7988°, 39.6445°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceĀfar
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation30.2 inches (766 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mehoni

Mehoni is a small city in Ethiopia (Āfar) with a population of 29,200. The city sits at an elevation of 5,863 feet (1,787 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Mehoni

Mehoni has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jun (21°C), the coldest is Dec (15.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1017 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.7°C / 60°F 6° / 26.2° 26.6
Feb 17.4°C / 63°F 7.7° / 28° 30.3
Mar 18.9°C / 66°F 10° / 29.1° 42.9
Apr 19.9°C / 68°F 11.6° / 29.6° 123.3
May 20.5°C / 69°F 13.1° / 29.7° 57.0
Jun 21°C / 70°F 14° / 30.1° 88.5
Jul 18.7°C / 66°F 13.5° / 27.4° 230.4
Aug 18°C / 64°F 12.9° / 26.1° 212.5
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 12.5° / 25.9° 80.4
Oct 16.5°C / 62°F 8.9° / 24.4° 79.6
Nov 15.6°C / 60°F 7.4° / 24.3° 23.4
Dec 15.1°C / 59°F 5.9° / 25° 22.0
Mehoni 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,863 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above Ethiopia avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,863 ft (1,787 m)
Area4,209.9 sq mi (10,903.6 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates12.7988°N, 39.6445°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 21, 1993 38 km N of Des?, Ethiopia M5.7 147 km
Aug 10, 2002 40 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M5.7 97 km
Mar 24, 2018 58 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M5.2 78 km
Sep 18, 1996 105 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M5.0 95 km
May 27, 1990 56 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M5.0 48 km
Aug 7, 1994 26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.9 60 km
Aug 8, 2002 59 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.9 102 km
Jan 21, 1993 101 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.9 106 km
Oct 21, 1996 99 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.8 89 km
Oct 16, 1996 108 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.8 98 km
Oct 13, 1996 112 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.7 101 km
Aug 10, 2002 51 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.6 105 km
Jun 17, 2006 70 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.6 133 km
Oct 16, 1996 107 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.6 96 km
Jun 30, 2019 124 km WSW of Edd, Eritrea M4.5 130 km
Jun 11, 2004 38 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.5 32 km
Jul 18, 2005 106 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.5 121 km
Mar 3, 2025 65 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M4.5 141 km
Jun 17, 2006 76 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.5 111 km
Jun 4, 2005 111 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dabbayra (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Dabbayra Shield 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 66 km
Dabbahu Stratovolcano 1,401 m (4,596 ft) 2005 93 km
Alayta Shield 1,496 m (4,908 ft) 1915 101 km
Ale Bagu Stratovolcano 988 m (3,241 ft) Unknown 133 km
Afdera Stratovolcano 1,250 m (4,101 ft) Unknown 135 km
Erta Ale Shield 613 m (2,011 ft) 2020 142 km
Manda Hararo Shield(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 2009 146 km
Alu-Dalafilla Fissure vent(s) 578 m (1,896 ft) 2008 148 km
Gada Ale Stratovolcano 287 m (942 ft) Unknown 155 km
Borawli Stratovolcano 784 m (2,572 ft) Unknown 156 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

Mehoni 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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Hotels in Mehoni

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

sharib and buna and Alga mokoni
Tensae Hotel

Restaurants in Mehoni

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mhznet Restaurant
Tinsae restorant mokoni

Cafes in Mehoni

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

best coffee mekoni

Bus Stations in Mehoni

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ET #1001833835

Gas Stations in Mehoni

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mehoni Gas Station

Banks in Mehoni

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Abyssinia - Mehoni Branch
DECSI Microfinance Mokhoni Branch

Breweries in Mehoni

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Raya Brewery

Airports Near Mehoni

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mekele Alula Aba Nega AirportMQXMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mehoni

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Mary Church
St. Rufael Holly Water

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

Volcanoes Near Mehoni

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Dabbahu Stratovolcano 1,401 m 2005
Alayta Shield 1,496 m 1915

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mehoni

What is the population of Mehoni?

Mehoni has a population of 29,200 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 4,209.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mehoni?

Mehoni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches.

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