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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. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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 Average81.2°F
50% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,440 ft (439 m)
Area315.2 sq mi (816.3 km²)
Population Density310/sq mi
Coordinates8.2500°N, 34.5833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

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").

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