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Shakiso, Ethiopia
Oromiya · Ethiopia
Shakiso is a mid-size city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 47,500. Elevation: 5,712 ft (1,741 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shakiso
Shakiso is a town in Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Located in the Guji Zone of the Oromia Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 5°45′N 38°55′E and an elevation of 1758 meters above sea level.
People
Climate
| Population | 47,500 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,712 ft (1,741 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.7649°, 38.9101° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Oromiya |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.7 inches (982 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shakiso
Shakiso is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 47,500. The city sits at an elevation of 5,712 feet (1,741 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Shakiso
Shakiso has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is Mar (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (15.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1476 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,712 ft (1,741 m) |
| Area | 9,734.8 sq mi (25,213.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7649°N, 38.9101°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in |
Shakiso has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 65°F in July to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (0.8").
Airports Near Shakiso
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shakiso Airport | SKR | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Shakiso?
Shakiso has a population of 47,500 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 9,734.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shakiso?
Shakiso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.