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Weather & Climate in Gobēsa, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gobēsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,707 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,707 ft (2,349 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,537/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.6167°N, 39.5000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 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 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 82 km | 12 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 13 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 31 km S of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 13 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 52 km E of Sīrē, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 39 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 23 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 25 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 11 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 19 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 33 km S of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 8 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tullu Moje (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 72 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 81 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 132 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Gobēsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in November to 65°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.5").