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Weather & Climate in Bishoftu, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bishoftu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,490 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,490 ft (1,978 m) |
| Area | 54.1 sq mi (140.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,837/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.7523°N, 38.9785°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
242 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 | 104 km | 25 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 59 km | 12 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 25 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (3 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 3 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 68 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 80 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 107 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 111 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 8.2 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Bishoftu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 61°F in December to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (0.2").