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Weather & Climate in Hīrna, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hīrna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,869 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,869 ft (1,789 m) |
| Area | 7,612.2 sq mi (19,715.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.2167°N, 41.1000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
243 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 14, 2025 | 5 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.9 | 135 km | 25 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 111 km | 8 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2025 | 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2009 | 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 131 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 161 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Hīrna has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 62°F in December to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (0.2").