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Weather & Climate in Ābīy Ādī, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ābīy Ādī has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,486 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.8°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,486 ft (1,672 m) |
| Area | 4,430.5 sq mi (11,474.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.5608°N, 38.9739°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Aug 10, 2002 | 40 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2025 | 52 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2018 | 58 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | 56 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 114 km | 52 km |
| Aug 7, 1994 | 26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 78 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 58 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 59 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 53 km ENE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 38 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 131 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 1993 | 67 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 51 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 36 km NE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 131 km | 16 km |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 38 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 65 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 123 km | 9 km |
| Jan 9, 2010 | 79 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 59 km ESE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2002 | 56 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2002 | 46 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 52 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 62 km SE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gada Ale (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Gada Ale | Stratovolcano | 287 m (942 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Alu-Dalafilla | Fissure vent(s) | 578 m (1,896 ft) | 2008 | 173 km |
| Dabbayra | Shield | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Alid | Stratovolcano | 904 m (2,966 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Ale Bagu | Stratovolcano | 988 m (3,241 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Erta Ale | Shield | 613 m (2,011 ft) | 2020 | 183 km |
| Alayta | Shield | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) | 1915 | 189 km |
| Dabbahu | Stratovolcano | 1,401 m (4,596 ft) | 2005 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in |
Ābīy Ādī has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in August to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (0.3").