Weather & Climate in Burayu, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burayu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,228 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,228 ft (2,508 m) |
| Area | 369.2 sq mi (956.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0353°N, 38.6608°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
99 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 | 137 km | 25 km |
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 23 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 13 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 1 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 22 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 29 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 13 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 29 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 20 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 26 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 20 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 111 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 118 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 140 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 141 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Burayu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 57°F in December to 62°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (0.3").