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Weather & Climate in Guder, Ethiopia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Guder enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,322 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,322 ft (1,927 m)
Area282.7 sq mi (732.2 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates8.9705°N, 37.7612°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.41"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 148 km 10 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 126 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Butajiri-Silti Field (121 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 121 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 136 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 164 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 171 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 174 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 176 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 190 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
February 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
April 65°F (19°C) 3.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 6.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 9.1 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 9.4 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 5.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in Driest

Guder has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 61°F in July to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (0.4").

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