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Samara, Ethiopia

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50,000 Population 24/sq mi density
1,421 ft Elevation 433 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Samara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average83.0°F
54% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,421 ft (433 m)
Area2,064.1 sq mi (5,346.0 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates11.7934°N, 41.0058°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.7"
80% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.93"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 16, 1993 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M5.6 109 km
May 4, 1990 6 km SW of Semera, Ethiopia M5.0 6 km
Sep 18, 1996 105 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M5.0 119 km
Jan 10, 1992 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.9 145 km
Jan 21, 1993 101 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.9 102 km
Oct 21, 1996 99 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.8 113 km
Oct 16, 1996 108 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.8 113 km
Jan 26, 1997 38 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M4.7 91 km
Oct 13, 1996 112 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.7 125 km
Oct 16, 1996 107 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.6 115 km
Jun 17, 2006 70 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.6 71 km
Jan 1, 2003 53 km SE of Asaita, Ethiopia M4.6 105 km
May 16, 1990 21 km NNW of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M4.5 82 km
Aug 25, 2017 56 km WNW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.5 126 km
Aug 25, 2025 132 km N of Semera, Ethiopia M4.5 133 km
Jul 18, 2005 106 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.5 107 km
Jun 12, 2011 128 km SW of Edd, Eritrea M4.5 131 km
Jun 4, 2005 111 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.5 112 km
Jun 17, 1999 89 km SSW of Asaita, Ethiopia M4.5 116 km
Jun 17, 2006 76 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Manda Hararo (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Manda Hararo Shield(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 2009 47 km
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 84 km
Dama Ali Shield 1,068 m (3,504 ft) 1631 89 km
Dabbahu Stratovolcano 1,401 m (4,596 ft) 2005 106 km
Dabbayra Shield 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 121 km
Alayta Shield 1,496 m (4,908 ft) 1915 131 km
Afdera Stratovolcano 1,250 m (4,101 ft) Unknown 145 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 145 km
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 161 km
Borawli Stratovolcano 784 m (2,572 ft) Unknown 168 km
Gufa Volcanic field 600 m (1,969 ft) Unknown 186 km
Adwa Stratovolcano 1,733 m (5,686 ft) Unknown 193 km
Ale Bagu Stratovolcano 988 m (3,241 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
May 86°F (30°C) 0.4 in
June 91°F (33°C) 0.2 in
July 91°F (33°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 90°F (32°C) 1.9 in Wettest
September 88°F (31°C) 0.7 in
October 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest

Samara has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 75°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and December the driest (0.1").

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