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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,138 ft (1,871 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.5833°N, 38.3333°E |
| 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").