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Weather & Climate in Īteya, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Īteya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,205 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,205 ft (2,196 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,741/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.1333°N, 39.2333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
190 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 | 117 km | 25 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 24 km | 12 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 139 km | 14 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 25 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 6 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 19 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 23 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tullu Moje (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 11 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 22 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 64 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 89 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 121 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
Īteya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 58°F in December to 63°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and December the driest (0.4").