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Weather & Climate in Dodola, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dodola experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,084 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,084 ft (2,464 m) |
| Area | 7,446.2 sq mi (19,285.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.9833°N, 39.1833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 95 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 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 83 km ESE of Sīrē, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: O'a Caldera (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 98 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 131 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Dodola has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 52°F in November to 56°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.8") and December the driest (0.8").