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Mīlē, Ethiopia

Āfar · Ethiopia

Mīlē is a small city in Āfar, Ethiopia with a population of 21,700. Elevation: 1,611 ft (491 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

21,700 Population 11/sq mi density
1,611 ft Elevation 491 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
12.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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People

Population21,700
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain12.1 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation1,611 ft (491 m)
Population21,700
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation1,611 ft (491 m)
Coordinates11.4217°, 40.7628°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceĀfar
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation12.1 inches (307 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mīlē

Mīlē is a small city in Ethiopia (Āfar) with a population of 21,700. The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet (491 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 90°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Mīlē

Mīlē has an average annual temperature of 29°C (84°F). The hottest month is Jun (33.7°C), the coldest is Jan (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 573 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 16° / 34.7° 10.4
Feb 26.7°C / 80°F 17.3° / 37.3° 15.9
Mar 28.4°C / 83°F 19.3° / 39.1° 37.8
Apr 30°C / 86°F 21.6° / 39.9° 64.6
May 31.9°C / 89°F 23.2° / 41.9° 30.6
Jun 33.7°C / 93°F 25.1° / 43.3° 27.4
Jul 31.7°C / 89°F 23.7° / 41.6° 114.9
Aug 29.3°C / 85°F 22.8° / 38.1° 147.9
Sep 30.2°C / 86°F 23.2° / 38.7° 77.4
Oct 28.6°C / 83°F 20.2° / 37.4° 26.7
Nov 27.2°C / 81°F 18.8° / 36.1° 7.4
Dec 25.7°C / 78°F 17° / 35.2° 12.0
Mīlē has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Ethiopia avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,611 ft (491 m)
Area2,064.1 sq mi (5,346.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates11.4217°N, 40.7628°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.87"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 6, 2024.

Sep 21, 1993 38 km N of Des?, Ethiopia M5.7 123 km
Mar 16, 1993 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M5.6 135 km
May 4, 1990 6 km SW of Semera, Ethiopia M5.0 43 km
Dec 22, 2009 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia M5.0 134 km
Jan 21, 1993 101 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.9 134 km
Oct 16, 1996 108 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.8 144 km
Oct 21, 1996 99 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.8 141 km
Jan 26, 1997 38 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M4.7 133 km
Jun 17, 2006 70 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.6 109 km
Oct 16, 1996 107 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.6 146 km
Jan 1, 2003 53 km SE of Asaita, Ethiopia M4.6 111 km
Jan 18, 2004 23 km WSW of Kemis?, Ethiopia M4.6 147 km
Jan 3, 1997 37 km NW of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M4.5 111 km
Jun 17, 2006 76 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.5 102 km
Jan 20, 2020 16 km S of Kemis?, Ethiopia M4.5 136 km
Jun 17, 1999 89 km SSW of Asaita, Ethiopia M4.5 90 km
May 16, 1990 21 km NNW of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M4.5 120 km
Jun 4, 2005 111 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.5 148 km
Jul 18, 2005 106 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.5 145 km
Jul 6, 2024 38 km S of Robīt, Ethiopia M4.4 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gabillema (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 67 km
Manda Hararo Shield(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 2009 83 km
Dama Ali Shield 1,068 m (3,504 ft) 1631 96 km
Dabbayra Shield 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 131 km
Dabbahu Stratovolcano 1,401 m (4,596 ft) 2005 134 km
Adwa Stratovolcano 1,733 m (5,686 ft) Unknown 151 km
Alayta Shield 1,496 m (4,908 ft) 1915 164 km
Afdera Stratovolcano 1,250 m (4,101 ft) Unknown 186 km
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 187 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
March 78°F (25°C) 1.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
May 85°F (29°C) 0.8 in
June 89°F (32°C) 0.3 in
July 90°F (32°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 88°F (31°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 86°F (30°C) 1.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest

Mīlē has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 74°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Mīlē

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Mīlē

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

benyeme hotel
benyemne
feraten HOTEL

Restaurants in Mīlē

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hashenge Hotel

Gas Stations in Mīlē

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Mīlē

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Semera AirportSZESmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Mīlē

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Lower Valley of the AwashCultural1980

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mīlē

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ke/ mekaale
orthodox

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Mīlē

Lower Valley of the Awash
Cultural · inscribed 1980
The Awash valley contains one of the most important groupings of palaeontological sites on the African continent. The remains found at the site, the oldest of which date back at least 4 million years, provide evidence of human evolution which has modified our ...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mīlē

What is the population of Mīlē?

Mīlē has a population of 21,700 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 2,064.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mīlē?

Mīlē has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 90°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.1 inches.

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