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Weather & Climate in Jimma, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jimma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,640 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,640 ft (1,719 m) |
| Area | 19.5 sq mi (50.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,860/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.6734°N, 36.8344°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tepi (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tepi | Shield | 2,728 m (8,950 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 9.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Jimma has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 64°F in July to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.2") and December the driest (0.8").