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Weather & Climate in Gedeb, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gedeb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,394 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,394 ft (1,644 m) |
| Area | 314.0 sq mi (813.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.5725°N, 43.1814°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 26, 2007 | Ethiopia | M5.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2011 | 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M5.0 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 58 km S of Harar, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2021 | 10 km NNW of Harar, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2007 | 67 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M3.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Mekunu:sagar | Category 1 | 52 mph | 285 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
Gedeb has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 62°F in December to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and December the driest (0.1").