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Weather & Climate in Chinahsen, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chinahsen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,562 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,562 ft (2,000 m) |
| Area | 86.1 sq mi (223.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.5062°N, 42.6094°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 26, 2007 | Ethiopia | M5.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2011 | 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M5.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2022 | 70 km NNW of Dire Dawa, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 58 km S of Harar, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2021 | 10 km NNW of Harar, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2007 | 67 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M3.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Chinahsen has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 60°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.1") and December the driest (0.1").