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Weather & Climate in Bale Robe, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bale Robe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,159 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,159 ft (2,487 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.1229°N, 40.0041°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 52 km E of Sīrē, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 83 km ESE of Sīrē, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 66 km SSW of Gelemso, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tullu Moje (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 150 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 153 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Bale Robe has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 54°F in November to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.7") and December the driest (0.5").