Weather & Climate in Debre Birhan, Ethiopia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Debre Birhan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,285 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	59.3°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	56°F (13°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	9,285 ft (2,830 m)
Area	5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²)
Population Density	25,863/sq mi
Coordinates	9.6795°N, 39.5326°W
Timezone	Africa/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"

4% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 11.57"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

247 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Feb 14, 2025	5 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia	M5.9	91 km	25 km
Jan 4, 2025	52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia	M5.7	69 km	8 km
Jan 3, 2025	45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia	M5.5	96 km	10 km
Jan 2, 2025	52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia	M5.4	86 km	10 km
Mar 16, 2025	44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia	M5.4	69 km	10 km
Jan 8, 2025	12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia	M5.3	93 km	10 km
Feb 23, 2025	58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia	M5.3	108 km	10 km
Oct 6, 2024	28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia	M5.2	86 km	10 km
Jan 11, 2025	19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia	M5.2	86 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2025	19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia	M5.2	79 km	10 km
Jan 11, 2025	39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia	M5.2	67 km	10 km
Jan 21, 2025	19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia	M5.1	85 km	10 km
Jan 2, 2025	33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia	M5.1	80 km	10 km
Jan 14, 2025	19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia	M5.0	115 km	10 km
Jan 23, 2025	14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia	M5.0	84 km	10 km
Jan 1, 2025	13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia	M5.0	91 km	10 km
Jan 4, 2025	35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia	M5.0	79 km	10 km
Jan 4, 2025	52 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia	M4.9	149 km	10 km
Jan 12, 2025	4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia	M4.9	100 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2025	6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia	M4.9	93 km	10 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fentale (90 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Fentale	Stratovolcano	2,007 m (6,585 ft)	1820	90 km
Kone	Caldera(s)	1,380 m (4,528 ft)	1820	101 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field	Fissure vent(s)	1,850 m (6,070 ft)	Unknown	117 km
Boset-Bericha	Stratovolcano(es)	2,447 m (8,028 ft)	Unknown	125 km
Adwa	Stratovolcano	1,733 m (5,686 ft)	Unknown	150 km
Gedamsa	Caldera	1,873 m (6,145 ft)	Unknown	152 km
Bora-Bericcio	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,267 m (7,438 ft)	Unknown	171 km
Tullu Moje	Pyroclastic cone	2,343 m (7,687 ft)	1900	175 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	56°F (13°C)	0.4 in
February	58°F (14°C)	0.9 in
March	60°F (15°C)	2.4 in
April	62°F (16°C)	2.2 in
May	64°F (18°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
June	63°F (17°C)	2.7 in
July	59°F (15°C)	11.6 in	Wettest
August	60°F (16°C)	11.3 in
September	60°F (16°C)	4.3 in
October	58°F (14°C)	1.1 in
November	57°F (14°C)	0.5 in
December	56°F (13°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest

Debre Birhan has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 56°F in December to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.6") and December the driest (0.2").

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