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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. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,843 ft (1,781 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 19,000/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.3167°N, 38.0833°W |
| 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").