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Weather & Climate in Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arba Minch has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 36.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,163 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,163 ft (1,269 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (33.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,777/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.0333°N, 37.5500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Sep 18, 1993 | 13 km NE of Konso, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2024 | 41 km SSE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1994 | 10 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 4 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 38 km SE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2022 | 24 km ENE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2004 | 28 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
Arba Minch has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in July to 75°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.9").