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Weather & Climate in Āwash, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Āwash has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,992 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,992 ft (912 m) |
| Area | 8,098.8 sq mi (20,975.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.9936°N, 40.1664°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
250 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 14, 2025 | 5 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.9 | 29 km | 25 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 52 km | 8 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 120 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2025 | 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 25 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fentale (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 26 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 56 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 146 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
Āwash has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in December to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and December the driest (0.1").