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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. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").