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Waal, Ethiopia

Somali · Ethiopia

Waal is a small city in Somali, Ethiopia with a population of 24,000. Elevation: 1,490 ft (454 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

24,000 Population 76/sq mi density
1,490 ft Elevation 454 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
8.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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People

Population24,000
Density76/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain8.7 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Population24,000
Population Density76 / sq mi
Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Coordinates6.8866°, 46.2151°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceSomali
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation8.7 inches (222 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Waal

Waal is a small city in Ethiopia (Somali) with a population of 24,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,490 feet (454 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Waal

Waal has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (26.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 427 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.1°C / 79°F 16.1° / 36.4° 1.1
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 16.9° / 38° 1.5
Mar 28.8°C / 84°F 19.2° / 38.6° 9.7
Apr 29.6°C / 85°F 20.8° / 38.8° 78.2
May 28.2°C / 83°F 21.5° / 36.8° 139.8
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 20.8° / 35° 20.7
Jul 27.1°C / 81°F 20.5° / 35.2° 7.7
Aug 28.1°C / 82°F 20.7° / 36.5° 6.3
Sep 29°C / 84°F 21.4° / 37.6° 42.3
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 21.1° / 36.9° 66.8
Nov 27.1°C / 81°F 18.1° / 35.8° 49.6
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 16.3° / 35.9° 2.9
Waal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 8.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,490 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Ethiopia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Area316.4 sq mi (819.5 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates6.8866°N, 46.2151°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.7"
77% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.44"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in

Waal has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Waal

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geladi AirportGLCSmall 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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What is the population of Waal?

Waal has a population of 24,000 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 316.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Waal?

Waal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.7 inches.

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