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Weather & Climate in Gelemso, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gelemso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,889 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,889 ft (1,795 m) |
| Area | 7,612.2 sq mi (19,715.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8167°N, 40.5167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
249 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 14, 2025 | 5 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.9 | 69 km | 25 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 84 km | 8 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.5 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2025 | 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 6 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fentale (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 67 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 90 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 168 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
Gelemso has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 64°F in December to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and December the driest (0.1").