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Weather & Climate in Bedēsa, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bedēsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,522 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,522 ft (1,683 m) |
| Area | 7,612.2 sq mi (19,715.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.9000°N, 40.7833°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 | 97 km | 25 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2025 | 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2009 | 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fentale (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 94 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 120 km |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
Bedēsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in December to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.5") and December the driest (0.1").