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Mena, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Mena is a small city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 22,100. Elevation: 4,140 ft (1,262 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

22,100 Population 2,841/sq mi density
4,140 ft Elevation 1,262 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
30.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Mena

Mena

Menas or Minas, throne name Admas Sagad I, was Emperor of Ethiopia from 1559 until his death in 1563, and a member of the Solomonic dynasty. He was a brother of Gelawdewos and the son of Emperor Dawit II.

People

Population22,100
Density2,841/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain30.1 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation4,140 ft (1,262 m)
Population22,100
Population Density2,841 / sq mi
Elevation4,140 ft (1,262 m)
Coordinates6.4167°, 39.8500°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation30.1 inches (765 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mena

Mena is a small city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 22,100. The city sits at an elevation of 4,140 feet (1,262 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Mena

Mena has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Mar (23.1°C), the coldest is Dec (19.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1526 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 12.1° / 30.5° 21.7
Feb 22.4°C / 72°F 13.4° / 32.9° 20.6
Mar 23.1°C / 74°F 15° / 33.5° 70.0
Apr 21.8°C / 71°F 15.9° / 31.5° 299.4
May 20.8°C / 69°F 15° / 28.1° 212.6
Jun 20°C / 68°F 13.7° / 27.4° 120.7
Jul 19.6°C / 67°F 13.5° / 27.9° 102.1
Aug 19.8°C / 68°F 12.8° / 28.4° 153.5
Sep 20.6°C / 69°F 13.6° / 27.9° 178.6
Oct 20.1°C / 68°F 13.9° / 27.2° 222.1
Nov 19.5°C / 67°F 12.4° / 27.2° 86.6
Dec 19.4°C / 67°F 11.4° / 28.2° 37.6
Mena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 71°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 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,140 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above Ethiopia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,140 ft (1,262 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²)
Population Density2,841/sq mi
Coordinates6.4167°N, 39.8500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"
21% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.71"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Mar 19, 2011.

Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: O'a Caldera (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 183 km
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 183 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
February 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
March 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in Warmest
April 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in Wettest
May 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
July 71°F (21°C) 1.7 in
August 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
November 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest

Mena has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 69°F in December to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.7") and December the driest (0.4").

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Airports Near Mena

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adaba Airport-Small Airport
Robe AirportGOBSmall Airport

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 Mena

What is the population of Mena?

Mena has a population of 22,100 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 2,841 people per square mile, spread across 7.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mena?

Mena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.1 inches.

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