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Weather & Climate in Kele, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kele enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,030 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,030 ft (1,533 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 27,177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.0833°N, 38.0333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Sep 18, 1993 | 13 km NE of Konso, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1994 | 10 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2022 | 24 km ENE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2004 | 28 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 7.3 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Kele has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 67°F in November to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.9") and December the driest (0.8").