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Weather & Climate in Idaga Hamus, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Idaga Hamus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,865 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,865 ft (2,702 m) |
| Area | 2,561.2 sq mi (6,633.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.1872°N, 39.5639°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Aug 10, 2002 | 40 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Eritrea | M5.6 | 115 km | 7 km |
| May 6, 1993 | 72 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2018 | 58 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2025 | 52 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1993 | 81 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | 56 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 124 km | 52 km |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 42 km S of Massawa, Eritrea | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 79 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 71 km | 19 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 59 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 58 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1994 | 26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 95 km | 11 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 33 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 45 km SE of Massawa, Eritrea | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1993 | 88 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 82 km | 25 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 76 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1993 | 73 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 72 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 53 km ENE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 34 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alid (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alid | Stratovolcano | 904 m (2,966 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Gada Ale | Stratovolcano | 287 m (942 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Alu-Dalafilla | Fissure vent(s) | 578 m (1,896 ft) | 2008 | 115 km |
| Erta Ale | Shield | 613 m (2,011 ft) | 2020 | 136 km |
| Ale Bagu | Stratovolcano | 988 m (3,241 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Alayta | Shield | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) | 1915 | 181 km |
| Borawli | Stratovolcano | 784 m (2,572 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Afdera | Stratovolcano | 1,250 m (4,101 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Idaga Hamus has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 55°F in December to 64°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.4").