Weather & Climate in Damboya, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Damboya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,382 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,382 ft (2,250 m) |
| Area | 697.2 sq mi (1,805.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.3481°N, 37.9506°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 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 58 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 103 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 159 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Damboya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 62°F in August to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and December the driest (0.6").