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Weather & Climate in ‘Alemaya, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
‘Alemaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,614 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,614 ft (2,016 m) |
| Area | 314.3 sq mi (814.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3933°N, 42.0097°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 26, 2007 | Ethiopia | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2011 | 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2000 | 64 km E of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2023 | 37 km ESE of Gewanē, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 50 km ESE of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2022 | 70 km NNW of Dire Dawa, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 58 km S of Harar, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2021 | 10 km NNW of Harar, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 9 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 54 km E of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M4.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2007 | 67 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M3.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
‘Alemaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 61°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and December the driest (0.2").