All Countries
Weather & Climate in Genet, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Genet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,881 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,881 ft (2,402 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,010/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0667°N, 38.5000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 10 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 30 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 32 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 23 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 39 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 17 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 7 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 40 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 12 km WSW of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 28 km SE of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 32 km WSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 17 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 16 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 33 km W of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 123 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 136 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 147 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 157 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Genet has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 57°F in December to 62°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (0.3").