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Weather & Climate in Bale Hawassa, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bale Hawassa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,065 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,065 ft (1,239 m) |
| Area | 316.2 sq mi (818.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.9190°N, 37.5290°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Bale Hawassa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (0.7").