Weather & Climate in Dimtu, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dimtu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,990 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,990 ft (1,521 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.9297°N, 38.1251°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 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 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 43 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 41 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 118 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 176 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Dimtu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 67°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and December the driest (0.8").