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Weather & Climate in Fichē, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fichē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 56°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 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,160 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,160 ft (2,792 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8000°N, 38.7333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 52 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2004 | 23 km WSW of Kemis?, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 43 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 41 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 25 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 41 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 32 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 30 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 43 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 49 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 17 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 49 km SE of Debre Sīna, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 42 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 40 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 32 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 12 km WSW of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 155 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 160 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 188 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 10.9 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 11.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Fichē has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 55°F in August to 63°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (0.3").