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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,799 ft (2,682 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.0167°N, 39.9833°E |
| 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").