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Weather & Climate in Adwa, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Adwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,217 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,217 ft (1,895 m) |
| Area | 4,430.5 sq mi (11,474.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.1635°N, 38.8992°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 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 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Eritrea | M5.6 | 136 km | 7 km |
| May 6, 1993 | 72 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2018 | 58 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2025 | 52 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1993 | 81 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 42 km S of Massawa, Eritrea | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 58 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 59 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 79 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 141 km | 19 km |
| Aug 7, 1994 | 26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 33 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1993 | 88 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 150 km | 25 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 76 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 53 km ENE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 72 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1993 | 73 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 34 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1993 | 67 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2023 | 28 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea | M4.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alid (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alid | Stratovolcano | 904 m (2,966 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Gada Ale | Stratovolcano | 287 m (942 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Alu-Dalafilla | Fissure vent(s) | 578 m (1,896 ft) | 2008 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Adwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 63°F in December to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (0.2").