Weather & Climate in Gambēla, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gambēla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,440 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 81.2°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Area | 315.2 sq mi (816.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.2500°N, 34.5833°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tepi (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tepi | Shield | 2,728 m (8,950 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 85°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in |
Gambēla has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 78°F in August to 86°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.2").