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Weather & Climate in Huruta, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huruta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,660 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,660 ft (2,030 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,192/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.1500°N, 39.3500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
224 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 | 108 km | 25 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 21 km | 12 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 25 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 6 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 23 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tullu Moje (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 24 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 34 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 76 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 81 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 112 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Huruta has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 57°F in November to 61°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (0.4").