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Weather & Climate in Deder, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Deder enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,644 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,644 ft (2,330 m) |
| Area | 7,612.2 sq mi (19,715.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3117°N, 41.4430°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
73 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2025 | 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2009 | 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 6 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 19 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 18 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 28 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 17 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 36 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 17 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 13 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 47 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 18 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 170 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Deder has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 59°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (0.3").