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Weather & Climate in Gebre Guracha, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gebre Guracha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,330 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,330 ft (2,539 m) |
| Area | 6,918.3 sq mi (17,918.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8000°N, 38.4000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jan 23, 2025 | 12 km WSW of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 28 km SE of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Were ?lu, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2021 | 45 km NW of Metah?ra, Ethiopia | M4.0 | 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 (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 182 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 191 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 9.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Gebre Guracha has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 58°F in August to 66°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (0.3").