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Mek'ele, Ethiopia

Full City Profile

457,900 Population 48,506/sq mi density
6,785 ft Elevation 2,068 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Mek'ele enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,785 ft (2,068 m)
Area9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²)
Population Density48,506/sq mi
Coordinates13.4967°N, 39.4753°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 10, 2002 40 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M5.7 41 km
May 6, 1993 72 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M5.3 122 km
Mar 2, 2025 52 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M5.2 90 km
Mar 24, 2018 58 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M5.2 59 km
May 10, 1993 81 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M5.1 131 km
May 27, 1990 56 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M5.0 64 km
Sep 18, 1996 105 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M5.0 140 km
Aug 7, 1994 26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.9 27 km
Apr 10, 2006 58 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.9 125 km
May 13, 1993 79 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.9 126 km
Aug 8, 2002 59 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.9 59 km
May 11, 1993 88 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.8 140 km
Oct 16, 1996 108 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.8 145 km
Oct 21, 1996 99 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.8 141 km
May 2, 1993 76 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.8 138 km
May 2, 1993 72 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.7 126 km
Jun 4, 2023 53 km ENE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M4.7 124 km
Oct 13, 1996 112 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.7 140 km
May 3, 1993 73 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.7 122 km
Aug 10, 2002 51 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.6 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gada Ale (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Gada Ale Stratovolcano 287 m (942 ft) Unknown 114 km
Alu-Dalafilla Fissure vent(s) 578 m (1,896 ft) 2008 121 km
Ale Bagu Stratovolcano 988 m (3,241 ft) Unknown 125 km
Erta Ale Shield 613 m (2,011 ft) 2020 130 km
Alayta Shield 1,496 m (4,908 ft) 1915 137 km
Dabbayra Shield 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 140 km
Dabbahu Stratovolcano 1,401 m (4,596 ft) 2005 148 km
Afdera Stratovolcano 1,250 m (4,101 ft) Unknown 156 km
Alid Stratovolcano 904 m (2,966 ft) Unknown 161 km
Borawli Stratovolcano 784 m (2,572 ft) Unknown 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
March 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Warmest
July 67°F (20°C) 7.5 in
August 66°F (19°C) 7.7 in Wettest
September 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Mek'ele has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in December to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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