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Weldiya, Ethiopia

Full City Profile

104,000 Population 334/sq mi density
6,207 ft Elevation 1,892 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Weldiya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,207 ft (1,892 m)
Area311.7 sq mi (807.3 km²)
Population Density334/sq mi
Coordinates11.8277°N, 39.5916°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 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 39 km
Sep 18, 1996 105 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M5.0 144 km
May 27, 1990 56 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M5.0 149 km
May 4, 1990 6 km SW of Semera, Ethiopia M5.0 150 km
Jan 21, 1993 101 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.9 141 km
Oct 16, 1996 108 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.8 141 km
Oct 21, 1996 99 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.8 130 km
Jun 17, 2006 70 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.6 146 km
Oct 16, 1996 107 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.6 141 km
Jan 18, 2004 23 km WSW of Kemis?, Ethiopia M4.6 131 km
Jan 20, 2020 16 km S of Kemis?, Ethiopia M4.5 144 km
Jun 11, 2004 38 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.5 139 km
Jun 17, 2006 76 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.5 117 km
Jun 17, 2006 72 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.4 110 km
Jul 6, 2024 38 km S of Robīt, Ethiopia M4.4 20 km
Jan 25, 2023 94 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.3 126 km
Jun 17, 2006 71 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia M4.3 111 km
Jul 21, 2025 77 km ENE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.2 141 km
Jun 20, 2014 56 km WNW of Were ?lu, Ethiopia M4.2 145 km
Dec 5, 2001 107 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.0 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dabbayra (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Dabbayra Shield 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 81 km
Dabbahu Stratovolcano 1,401 m (4,596 ft) 2005 129 km
Manda Hararo Shield(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 2009 139 km
Alayta Shield 1,496 m (4,908 ft) 1915 159 km
Afdera Stratovolcano 1,250 m (4,101 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 1.0 in
February 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
March 62°F (16°C) 2.6 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
May 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in Warmest
July 66°F (19°C) 8.9 in
August 65°F (19°C) 9.7 in Wettest
September 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest

Weldiya has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 60°F in December to 67°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (0.8").

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