Weather & Climate in Jinka, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jinka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,692 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,692 ft (1,430 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.6500°N, 36.6500°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Sep 18, 1993 | 13 km NE of Konso, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2024 | 41 km SSE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1994 | 10 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2000 | 41 km WSW of Bako, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 38 km SE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2023 | 60 km WSW of Bako, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2022 | 24 km ENE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2004 | 28 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Korath Range (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Korath Range | Tuff cone(s) | 912 m (2,992 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Mega Basalt Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in |
Jinka has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 68°F in August to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.5").