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Weather & Climate in Ch’ench’a, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ch’ench’a enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,986 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,986 ft (2,739 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,628/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.2500°N, 37.5667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Sep 18, 1993 | 13 km NE of Konso, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 140 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2024 | 41 km SSE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1994 | 10 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 38 km SE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2022 | 24 km ENE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2004 | 28 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
Ch’ench’a has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 57°F in August to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (0.9").