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Weather & Climate in Ārabī, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ārabī has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,471 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 76.4°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,471 ft (1,058 m) |
| Area | 86.1 sq mi (223.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,730/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.9628°N, 42.4928°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 26, 2007 | Ethiopia | M5.0 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2011 | 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M5.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2000 | 64 km E of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 9 km NW of Dikhil, Djibouti | M4.4 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Mar 8, 2022 | 70 km NNW of Dire Dawa, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 58 km S of Harar, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2021 | 10 km NNW of Harar, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 54 km W of Dikhil, Djibouti | M3.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 2007 | 67 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M3.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 55 km W of Dikhil, Djibouti | M3.7 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 54 km W of Dikhil, Djibouti | M3.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 1999 | 52 km W of Dikhil, Djibouti | M3.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dama Ali (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 174 km |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 180 km |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Ārabī has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 70°F in December to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.2").