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Weather & Climate in Babīlē, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Babīlē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 71°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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,489 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,489 ft (1,673 m) |
| Area | 314.3 sq mi (814.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.2256°N, 42.3322°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 26, 2007 | Ethiopia | M5.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2011 | 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2022 | 70 km NNW of Dire Dawa, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 58 km S of Harar, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2021 | 10 km NNW of Harar, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2007 | 67 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M3.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Babīlē has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 68°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and December the driest (0.2").