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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. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,386 ft (2,556 m) |
| Area | 6,918.3 sq mi (17,918.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8833°N, 38.2667°W |
| 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").