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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. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").