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Weather & Climate in Awasa, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Awasa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,568 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,568 ft (1,697 m) |
| Area | 19.3 sq mi (50.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 21,864/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.0621°N, 38.4764°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 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 12 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 3 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 17 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 86 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 142 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Awasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.3") and December the driest (0.7").