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Weather & Climate in Gawanē, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gawanē has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,034 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,034 ft (620 m) |
| Area | 8,906.3 sq mi (23,067.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1666°N, 40.6469°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
178 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 98 km | 8 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2025 | 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2009 | 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 25 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 6 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 18 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 23 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 19 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 24 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 154 km |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 164 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Gawanē has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 69°F in December to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (0.3").