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Weather & Climate in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Addis Ababa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,890 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,890 ft (2,405 m) |
| Area | 203.5 sq mi (527.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 18,971/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0250°N, 38.7469°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
174 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 14, 2025 | 5 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.9 | 128 km | 25 km |
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 99 km | 12 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 25 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 18 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 23 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 19 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 13 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 30 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 105 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 108 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 130 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 140 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 10.3 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Addis Ababa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 56°F in December to 61°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (0.3").