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Weather & Climate in Hosa’ina, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hosa’ina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,142 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,142 ft (2,177 m) |
| Area | 15.6 sq mi (40.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,033/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.5498°N, 37.8537°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 27, 2017 | 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 48 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 105 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 157 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Hosa’ina has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in August to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (0.6").