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Weather & Climate in Āreka, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Āreka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,699 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,699 ft (1,737 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,721/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.0667°N, 37.7000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 27, 2017 | 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 82 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 143 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Āreka has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (0.7").