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Weather & Climate in Gīnch’ī, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gīnch’ī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,461 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,461 ft (2,274 m) |
| Area | 573.7 sq mi (1,486.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0333°N, 38.1500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 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 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 127 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 (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 146 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 157 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 173 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 9.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Gīnch’ī has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 57°F in July to 62°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.2") and December the driest (0.4").