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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. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").