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Weather & Climate in Dewelē, Ethiopia

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

Dewelē has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 8.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,946 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,946 ft (898 m)
Area19.4 sq mi (50.2 km²)
Population Density173/sq mi
Coordinates11.0347°N, 42.6314°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.2"
78% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.

Mar 5, 1992 4 km WSW of Arta, Djibouti M6.2 57 km 7 km
Apr 11, 1994 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.9 82 km 16 km
Mar 16, 1993 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M5.6 96 km 16 km
Apr 24, 1994 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.6 76 km 10 km
Mar 9, 1997 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti M5.5 124 km 10 km
Jan 25, 2024 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M5.4 112 km 10 km
Mar 8, 1997 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 105 km 10 km
Jan 4, 2004 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 91 km 10 km
Jan 3, 2004 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti M5.2 69 km 10 km
Nov 2, 2001 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 104 km 5 km
Aug 9, 2002 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 141 km 10 km
Aug 2, 2011 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M5.0 128 km 10 km
Apr 29, 2008 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 82 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2007 Ethiopia M5.0 121 km 10 km
Apr 29, 2008 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 78 km 10 km
Mar 8, 1997 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 130 km 10 km
Mar 9, 1997 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti M4.9 96 km 10 km
Jan 10, 1992 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.9 87 km 10 km
Apr 14, 2017 16 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M4.7 111 km 10 km
Apr 14, 2017 21 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M4.7 117 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2018 Mekunu:sagar Category 1 52 mph 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 63 km
Dama Ali Shield 1,068 m (3,504 ft) 1631 113 km
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 149 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 157 km
Gufa Volcanic field 600 m (1,969 ft) Unknown 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
May 85°F (29°C) 0.5 in
June 89°F (32°C) 0.2 in Warmest
July 87°F (31°C) 1.0 in
August 86°F (30°C) 1.7 in Wettest
September 85°F (30°C) 1.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest

Dewelē has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 70°F in January to 89°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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