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Weather & Climate in Hartīshēk, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hartīshēk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,289 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,289 ft (1,612 m) |
| Area | 6,857.5 sq mi (17,761.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.1572°N, 43.3542°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 26, 2007 | Ethiopia | M5.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2011 | 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M5.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 58 km S of Harar, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2021 | 10 km NNW of Harar, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2007 | 67 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M3.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Hartīshēk has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (0.1").