Weather & Climate in Kachīsī, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kachīsī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,497 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,497 ft (2,590 m) |
| Area | 504.6 sq mi (1,307.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.6000°N, 37.8333°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 10.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Kachīsī has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 61°F in July to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.4") and December the driest (0.4").