Weather & Climate in Dayē, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dayē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,386 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,386 ft (2,556 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.8833°N, 38.2667°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jan 23, 2025 | 12 km WSW of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Were ?lu, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 10.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Dayē has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 58°F in August to 66°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (0.3").