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Weather & Climate in ‘Alem T’ēna, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
‘Alem T’ēna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,427 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,427 ft (1,654 m) |
| Area | 8,098.8 sq mi (20,975.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.3000°N, 38.9500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
131 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 | 127 km | 25 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 40 km | 12 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 139 km | 14 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 23 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 13 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 6 km WSW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 1 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 22 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 13 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bora-Bericcio (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 14 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 26 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 62 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 99 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 131 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
‘Alem T’ēna has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 62°F in December to 67°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (0.2").