Weather & Climate in Dejen, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dejen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,045 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,045 ft (2,452 m) |
| Area | 264.1 sq mi (683.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1667°N, 38.1333°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Jun 20, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Were ?lu, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 10.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Dejen has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 59°F in August to 67°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.8") and December the driest (0.3").