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Turmi, Ethiopia

South Ethiopia Regional State · Ethiopia

Turmi is a small town in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with a population of 1,087. Elevation: 3,009 ft (917 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,087 Population 0/sq mi density
3,009 ft Elevation 917 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
29.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Turmi

Turmi

Turmi is a market town in south-western Ethiopia. Located in the Debub Omo Zone of the South Ethiopia Regional State, the town has a latitude and longitude of 4°58′N 36°29′E with an elevation of 925 metres above sea level.

People

Population1,087
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain29.1 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation3,009 ft (917 m)
Population1,087
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,009 ft (917 m)
Coordinates4.9667°, 36.4833°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceSouth Ethiopia Regional State
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation29.1 inches (739 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Turmi

Turmi is a small town in Ethiopia (South Ethiopia Regional State) with a population of 1,087. The city sits at an elevation of 3,009 feet (917 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Turmi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,009 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Ethiopia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,009 ft (917 m)
Area8,343.9 sq mi (21,610.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates4.9667°N, 36.4833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.9 on May 12, 2024.

Jan 22, 2012 82 km NE of Lodwar, Kenya M5.2 150 km
Sep 18, 1993 13 km NE of Konso, Ethiopia M5.2 127 km
May 12, 2024 41 km SSE of Jinka, Ethiopia M4.9 46 km
Jan 26, 1994 10 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia M4.9 110 km
Jan 29, 2022 76 km W of Lobuni, Ethiopia M4.5 121 km
May 15, 2000 41 km WSW of Bako, Ethiopia M4.5 78 km
Jan 4, 2023 38 km SE of Jinka, Ethiopia M4.4 62 km
May 19, 2023 60 km WSW of Bako, Ethiopia M4.3 72 km
Apr 3, 2022 24 km ENE of Jinka, Ethiopia M4.3 92 km
Apr 27, 2004 28 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia M4.1 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Korath Range (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Korath Range Tuff cone(s) 912 m (2,992 ft) Unknown 69 km
Mega Basalt Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) Unknown 150 km
Central Island Tuff cone(s) 518 m (1,699 ft) Unknown 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
April 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in Wettest
May 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
August 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in Coldest
September 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in
October 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in
November 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in

Turmi has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.3").

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Farmers Markets in Turmi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hammer Market

Hotels in Turmi

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bestegaw Pension
Buska Hotel
Buska Lodge
Emerald (formerly Evangadi) Lodge Turmi
Green Hotel
Tribal Life Ecolodge
Turmi Lodge

Airports Near Turmi

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ganada Airport-Small Airport
Ileret Airstrip-Small Airport
Kibbish Wells Airport-Small Airport
Lokwor Airport-Small Airport
Lowarengak Airport-Small Airport
Omorate Airport-Small Airport
Sabarei Airport-Small Airport
Todonyang Airport-Small Airport
Turkana Basin Institute Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
925 m (3,035 ft)

🇪🇹 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 Turmi

What is the population of Turmi?

Turmi has a population of 1,087 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 8,343.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Turmi?

Turmi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.1 inches.

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