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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. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,692 ft (1,430 m) |
| Area | 8,343.9 sq mi (21,610.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.6500°N, 36.6500°W |
| 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").