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Weather & Climate in Filakit, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Filakit enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,449 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,449 ft (2,880 m) |
| Area | 4,710.8 sq mi (12,201.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.6667°N, 38.8000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Sep 21, 1993 | 38 km N of Des?, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 94 km | 15 km |
| Jan 18, 2004 | 23 km WSW of Kemis?, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 38 km S of Robīt, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Were ?lu, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 22 km ESE of Lal?bela, Ethiopia | M3.8 | 57 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Dabbayra (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dabbayra | Shield | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 10.1 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
Filakit has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 58°F in December to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (0.4").