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Weather & Climate in Bombe, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bombe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,020 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,020 ft (1,530 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.1380°N, 37.5820°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 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 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Bombe has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (0.7").