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Were Īlu, Ethiopia

Amhara · Ethiopia

Were Īlu is a small city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 20,600. Elevation: 8,855 ft (2,699 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

20,600 Population 3/sq mi density
8,855 ft Elevation 2,699 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
39.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Were Īlu

Were Ilu is a town in north-central Ethiopia. Located in the Debub Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 10°36′N 39°26′E. From the 1870s, Were Ilu had a Thursday market.

People

Population20,600
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation8,855 ft (2,699 m)
Population20,600
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation8,855 ft (2,699 m)
Coordinates10.5896°, 39.4377°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceAmhara
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation39.5 inches (1,002 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Were Īlu

Were Īlu is a small city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 20,600. The city sits at an elevation of 8,855 feet (2,699 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Were Īlu

Were Īlu has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jun (17.6°C), the coldest is Nov (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1491 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.9°C / 57°F 4.5° / 24.1° 18.9
Feb 15.4°C / 60°F 6.2° / 25.8° 41.5
Mar 16.4°C / 61°F 7.9° / 26.3° 91.2
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 8.8° / 25.4° 183.6
May 16.9°C / 62°F 9.7° / 25.3° 65.0
Jun 17.6°C / 64°F 10.7° / 25.9° 103.5
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 11.6° / 23.3° 311.7
Aug 15.4°C / 60°F 10.8° / 21.4° 332.1
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 10° / 21.2° 179.6
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 6° / 20.4° 95.3
Nov 12.8°C / 55°F 4.6° / 21.2° 42.1
Dec 13.1°C / 56°F 3.8° / 22.9° 26.5
Were Īlu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,855 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above Ethiopia avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,855 ft (2,699 m)
Area7,588.6 sq mi (19,654.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates10.5896°N, 39.4377°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.22"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 31, 2025.

Sep 21, 1993 38 km N of Des?, Ethiopia M5.7 101 km
Jan 4, 2025 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.7 146 km
Jan 17, 2025 52 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.7 144 km
Jan 18, 2004 23 km WSW of Kemis?, Ethiopia M4.6 26 km
Jan 10, 2025 47 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.6 149 km
Feb 24, 2025 59 km SE of Abomsa, Ethiopia M4.5 150 km
Sep 19, 2009 51 km SSE of Abomsa, Ethiopia M4.5 140 km
Jan 20, 2020 16 km S of Kemis?, Ethiopia M4.5 48 km
Jan 23, 2025 12 km WSW of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia M4.4 105 km
Jan 31, 2025 49 km SE of Debre Sīna, Ethiopia M4.4 138 km
Jan 3, 2025 49 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.4 146 km
Jul 6, 2024 38 km S of Robīt, Ethiopia M4.4 123 km
Jan 2, 2025 47 km SE of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia M4.3 137 km
Mar 31, 2025 53 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.3 145 km
Jan 6, 2025 28 km SE of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia M4.3 125 km
Mar 16, 2025 47 km SSE of Debre Sīna, Ethiopia M4.2 138 km
Jun 20, 2014 56 km WNW of Were ?lu, Ethiopia M4.2 56 km
Jan 4, 2025 50 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.1 146 km
Jul 8, 2007 46 km WNW of Gewan?, Ethiopia M4.1 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (164 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Adwa Stratovolcano 1,733 m (5,686 ft) Unknown 164 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
March 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 10.9 in
August 60°F (16°C) 11.2 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

Were Īlu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 57°F in December to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.2") and December the driest (0.3").

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Airports Near Were Īlu

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kombolcha AirportDSESmall Airport
Mekane Selam AirportMKSSmall 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Were Īlu

What is the population of Were Īlu?

Were Īlu has a population of 20,600 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 7,588.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Were Īlu?

Were Īlu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches.

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