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Weather & Climate in Chelenko, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chelenko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 37.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,073 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,073 ft (2,156 m) |
| Area | 585.7 sq mi (1,516.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3975°N, 41.5610°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jan 3, 2025 | 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2025 | 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2009 | 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 36 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 28 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 59 km SE of Abomsa, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 34 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2000 | 64 km E of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2007 | 44 km S of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 31 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 15 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2023 | 37 km ESE of Gewanē, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 50 km ESE of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2022 | 70 km NNW of Dire Dawa, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 58 km S of Harar, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2021 | 10 km NNW of Harar, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 54 km E of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M4.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 185 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Chelenko has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 60°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (0.3").