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Weather & Climate in Jijiga, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jijiga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,400 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,400 ft (1,646 m) |
| Area | 86.1 sq mi (223.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,610/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3500°N, 42.8000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 26, 2007 | Ethiopia | M5.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2011 | 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M5.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 58 km S of Harar, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2021 | 10 km NNW of Harar, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2007 | 67 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M3.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Jijiga has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 61°F in December to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (0.2").