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Raqo, Ethiopia

Somali · Ethiopia

Raqo is a small city in Somali, Ethiopia with a population of 25,090. Elevation: 1,457 ft (444 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

25,090 Population 79/sq mi density
1,457 ft Elevation 444 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
10.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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People

Population25,090
Density79/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain10.0 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation1,457 ft (444 m)
Population25,090
Population Density79 / sq mi
Elevation1,457 ft (444 m)
Coordinates6.4192°, 45.8525°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceSomali
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation10.0 inches (253 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Raqo

Raqo is a small city in Ethiopia (Somali) with a population of 25,090. The city sits at an elevation of 1,457 feet (444 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Raqo

Raqo has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.5°C), the coldest is Dec (25.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 465 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 16.3° / 35.9° 2.0
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 17.2° / 37.6° 2.8
Mar 28.9°C / 84°F 19.3° / 38.5° 10.9
Apr 29.5°C / 85°F 20.8° / 38.6° 95.4
May 27.6°C / 82°F 21.1° / 35.8° 143.3
Jun 26.7°C / 80°F 20.2° / 34.2° 22.1
Jul 26.6°C / 80°F 20° / 34.7° 8.8
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 20.2° / 36.2° 8.6
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 20.7° / 37.5° 37.7
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 21.2° / 36.8° 69.2
Nov 26.8°C / 80°F 17.8° / 35.1° 57.6
Dec 25.7°C / 78°F 16.1° / 35.1° 6.8
Raqo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 10.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,457 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Ethiopia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,457 ft (444 m)
Area316.4 sq mi (819.5 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates6.4192°N, 45.8525°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.0"
74% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 83°F (29°C) 2.7 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Coldest

Raqo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Raqo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geladi AirportGLCSmall Airport
Warder AirportWRASmall 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 Raqo

What is the population of Raqo?

Raqo has a population of 25,090 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 79 people per square mile, spread across 316.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Raqo?

Raqo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.0 inches.

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