Weather & Climate in Bek’ojī, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bek’ojī experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,242 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,242 ft (2,817 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,610/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.5333°N, 39.2500°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 27, 2017 | 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 98 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 52 km E of Sīrē, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 39 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 23 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 83 km ESE of Sīrē, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 66 km SSW of Gelemso, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alutu (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 58 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 71 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 148 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Bek’ojī has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 54°F in August to 58°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (0.5").