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Weather & Climate in Harbu, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Harbu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,921 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,921 ft (1,500 m) |
| Area | 7,588.6 sq mi (19,654.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.9202°N, 39.7871°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Sep 21, 1993 | 38 km N of Des?, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 64 km | 15 km |
| Dec 22, 2009 | 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2004 | 23 km WSW of Kemis?, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2020 | 16 km S of Kemis?, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 12 km WSW of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 38 km S of Robīt, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Were ?lu, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2007 | 46 km WNW of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 22 km ESE of Lal?bela, Ethiopia | M3.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Dabbayra | Shield | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Manda Hararo | Shield(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 2009 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
Harbu has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 63°F in December to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (0.6").