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Weather & Climate in Hāgere Selam, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hāgere Selam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,009 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,009 ft (2,746 m) |
| Area | 3,561.8 sq mi (9,225.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.4833°N, 38.5167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 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 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 76 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 146 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Hāgere Selam has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 54°F in August to 58°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (1.1").