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Weather & Climate in Āsasa, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Āsasa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,772 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,772 ft (2,369 m) |
| Area | 7,446.2 sq mi (19,285.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.1000°N, 39.2000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 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 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 84 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 83 km ESE of Sīrē, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: O'a Caldera (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 88 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 118 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Āsasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 57°F in November to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.5").