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Weather & Climate in Aksum, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aksum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,991 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,991 ft (2,131 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.1211°N, 38.7234°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Eritrea | M5.6 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Mar 2, 2025 | 52 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 42 km S of Massawa, Eritrea | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1994 | 26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 59 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 58 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 33 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 34 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 53 km ENE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2023 | 28 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 68 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 36 km NE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 116 km | 16 km |
| May 5, 1993 | 67 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 38 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 51 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 36 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 36 km N of Adi Keyh, Eritrea | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 65 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 139 km | 9 km |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 37 km NNE of Adi Keyh, Eritrea | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alid (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alid | Stratovolcano | 904 m (2,966 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Gada Ale | Stratovolcano | 287 m (942 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Aksum has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 62°F in December to 70°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (0.1").