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Weather & Climate in Dīla, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dīla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,230 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,230 ft (1,594 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 28,820/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.4167°N, 38.3167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 27, 2017 | 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1993 | 13 km NE of Konso, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 84 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 159 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Dīla has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 69°F in August to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and December the driest (0.8").