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Mek’ī, Ethiopia

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75,200 Population 9/sq mi density
5,456 ft Elevation 1,663 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Mek’ī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,456 ft (1,663 m)
Area8,098.8 sq mi (20,975.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates8.1500°N, 38.8167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.38"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 24, 2025.

Feb 14, 2025 5 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.9 149 km
Jan 27, 2017 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia M5.3 56 km
Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 58 km
Jan 3, 2025 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 143 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 118 km
Jan 4, 2025 52 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 148 km
Jan 12, 2025 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 143 km
Jan 12, 2025 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.8 138 km
Jan 10, 2025 13 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.8 145 km
Jan 10, 2025 1 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.7 147 km
Jan 1, 2025 52 km E of Sīrē, Ethiopia M4.6 128 km
Jan 1, 2025 8 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.6 146 km
Jan 23, 2025 10 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 141 km
Jul 4, 2006 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia M4.5 34 km
Jan 7, 2025 39 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 108 km
Feb 24, 2025 6 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 144 km
Jan 5, 2025 23 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 123 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 119 km
Jan 17, 2025 40 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.4 133 km
Jul 26, 1991 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia M4.4 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bora-Bericcio (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 27 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 35 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 42 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 47 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 53 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 72 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 80 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 86 km
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 116 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 120 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
February 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
March 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
April 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
May 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
July 66°F (19°C) 6.4 in Wettest
August 65°F (19°C) 6.3 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Mek’ī has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in December to 68°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and December the driest (0.2").

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