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Weather & Climate in Goba, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Goba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,799 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,799 ft (2,682 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,548/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.0167°N, 39.9833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 83 km ESE of Sīrē, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 66 km SSW of Gelemso, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alutu (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 157 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 158 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Goba has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 52°F in November to 55°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.0") and December the driest (0.6").