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Weather & Climate in Ādīs ‘Alem, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ādīs ‘Alem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 58°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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,595 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,595 ft (2,315 m) |
| Area | 264.1 sq mi (684.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0333°N, 38.4000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 39 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 23 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 12 km WSW of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 40 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 32 km WSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 33 km W of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2025 | 42 km W of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2021 | 45 km NW of Metah?ra, Ethiopia | M4.0 | 134 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 (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 127 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 146 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 147 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 168 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Ādīs ‘Alem has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 58°F in July to 63°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (0.3").