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Weather & Climate in Debre Sīna, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Debre Sīna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 61°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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,868 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,868 ft (2,703 m) |
| Area | 8,906.3 sq mi (23,067.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8475°N, 39.7603°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
249 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 | 102 km | 25 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 59 km | 8 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2025 | 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2009 | 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fentale (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 99 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 118 km |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 10.7 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Debre Sīna has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 57°F in December to 65°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (0.3").