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Weather & Climate in Harar, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Harar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,289 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,289 ft (1,917 m) |
| Area | 314.3 sq mi (814.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3139°N, 42.1182°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 26, 2007 | Ethiopia | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2011 | 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2000 | 64 km E of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 50 km ESE of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2022 | 70 km NNW of Dire Dawa, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 58 km S of Harar, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2021 | 10 km NNW of Harar, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 10 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 54 km E of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2007 | 67 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M3.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Harar has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 65°F in August to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (0.2").