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Weather & Climate in Butajīra, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Butajīra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,801 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,801 ft (2,073 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,414/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.1167°N, 38.3667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 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 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 37 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Butajiri-Silti Field (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 8 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 60 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 85 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 165 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Butajīra has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 63°F in December to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and December the driest (0.2").