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Weather & Climate in Ch’iko, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ch’iko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,138 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,138 ft (1,871 m) |
| Area | 3,561.8 sq mi (9,225.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.5833°N, 38.3333°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 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 65 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 141 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 196 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
Ch’iko has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in August to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and December the driest (1.0").