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Weather & Climate in Gīmbīcho, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gīmbīcho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,608 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,608 ft (2,014 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 26,023/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.4500°N, 37.6333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 27, 2017 | 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 131 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 184 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Gīmbīcho has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 62°F in August to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and December the driest (0.7").