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Weather & Climate in Kara K’orē, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kara K’orē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,764 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,764 ft (1,757 m) |
| Area | 8,906.3 sq mi (23,067.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.4215°N, 39.9351°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
134 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 109 km | 8 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 38 km N of Des?, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 122 km | 15 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2025 | 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2009 | 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 25 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 19 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 23 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 18 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 52 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 36 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 17 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 161 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
Kara K’orē has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 62°F in December to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (0.5").