Sek’ot’a, Ethiopia

Full City Profile

50,300 Population 14/sq mi density

7,349 ft Elevation 2,240 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Sek’ot’a enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	67.4°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	65°F (19°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,349 ft (2,240 m)
Area	3,512.5 sq mi (9,097.5 km²)
Population Density	14/sq mi
Coordinates	12.6306°N, 39.0347°W
Timezone	Africa/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"

18% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 8.86"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 21, 2025.

Sep 21, 1993	38 km N of Des?, Ethiopia	M5.7	144 km
Aug 10, 2002	40 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia	M5.7	142 km
Mar 24, 2018	58 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia	M5.2	136 km
May 27, 1990	56 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia	M5.0	112 km
Aug 7, 1994	26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia	M4.9	103 km
Jun 11, 2004	38 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia	M4.5	92 km
Jul 6, 2024	38 km S of Robīt, Ethiopia	M4.4	128 km
Aug 14, 2002	56 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia	M4.4	135 km
Aug 25, 2002	46 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia	M4.3	147 km
Jul 21, 2025	77 km ENE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia	M4.2	135 km
Jun 30, 1998	28 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia	M4.1	134 km
Jul 14, 1997	22 km ESE of Lal?bela, Ethiopia	M3.8	79 km
Jul 11, 2005	71 km ENE of Rob?t, Ethiopia	M3.7	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dabbayra (116 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Dabbayra	Shield	1,302 m (4,272 ft)	Unknown	116 km
Dabbahu	Stratovolcano	1,401 m (4,596 ft)	2005	157 km
Alayta	Shield	1,496 m (4,908 ft)	1915	169 km
Ale Bagu	Stratovolcano	988 m (3,241 ft)	Unknown	199 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (19°C)	0.3 in	Driest
February	66°F (19°C)	0.7 in
March	68°F (20°C)	1.5 in
April	70°F (21°C)	2.1 in
May	71°F (22°C)	2.7 in
June	72°F (22°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
July	68°F (20°C)	8.4 in
August	67°F (19°C)	8.9 in	Wettest
September	67°F (20°C)	2.6 in
October	66°F (19°C)	1.0 in
November	65°F (18°C)	0.6 in
December	64°F (18°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Sek’ot’a has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 64°F in December to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.3").

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