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Weather & Climate in Bako, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bako enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,596 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,596 ft (1,401 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,913/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7833°N, 36.5667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Sep 18, 1993 | 13 km NE of Konso, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2024 | 41 km SSE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1994 | 10 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2000 | 41 km WSW of Bako, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 38 km SE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 56 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2023 | 60 km WSW of Bako, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2022 | 24 km ENE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2004 | 28 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Korath Range (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Korath Range | Tuff cone(s) | 912 m (2,992 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Bako has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 68°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.2") and December the driest (1.5").