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Weather & Climate in ‘Alem Ketema, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
‘Alem Ketema enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,335 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,335 ft (1,931 m) |
| Area | 8,906.3 sq mi (23,067.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0833°N, 39.0333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
70 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 25 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 30 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 52 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 29 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 47 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 29 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2004 | 23 km WSW of Kemis?, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 26 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 47 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 41 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 32 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 28 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 30 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 34 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 158 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 162 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
‘Alem Ketema has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 63°F in August to 70°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (0.3").