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Weather & Climate in Felana, Ethiopia

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

Felana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,054 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,054 ft (2,150 m)
Area314.3 sq mi (814.0 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates9.4650°N, 42.1845°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.59"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Feb 26, 2007 Ethiopia M5.0 95 km 10 km
Aug 2, 2011 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M5.0 114 km 10 km
May 16, 2000 64 km E of Gewan?, Ethiopia M4.4 125 km 10 km
May 7, 2023 37 km ESE of Gewanē, Ethiopia M4.3 149 km 10 km
May 12, 2000 50 km ESE of Gewan?, Ethiopia M4.3 135 km 10 km
Mar 8, 2022 70 km NNW of Dire Dawa, Ethiopia M4.3 102 km 10 km
Jul 11, 2000 58 km S of Harar, Ethiopia M4.3 75 km 10 km
Apr 23, 2021 10 km NNW of Harar, Ethiopia M4.2 12 km 10 km
May 10, 2000 54 km E of Gewan?, Ethiopia M4.0 142 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2007 67 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M3.9 92 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Adwa Stratovolcano 1,733 m (5,686 ft) Unknown 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
March 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
August 63°F (17°C) 5.6 in Wettest
September 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
December 62°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest

Felana has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 61°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.2").

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