Weather & Climate in K’olīto, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
K’olīto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,843 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,843 ft (1,781 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,070/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.3167°N, 38.0833°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 27, 2017 | 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 43 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 92 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 149 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
K’olīto has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and December the driest (0.6").