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Weather & Climate in Kemisē, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kemisē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,718 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,718 ft (1,438 m) |
| Area | 2,264.6 sq mi (5,865.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.7167°N, 39.8700°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Sep 21, 1993 | 38 km N of Des?, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 88 km | 15 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2009 | 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 52 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2004 | 23 km WSW of Kemis?, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 47 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 47 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 59 km SE of Abomsa, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2009 | 51 km SSE of Abomsa, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2020 | 16 km S of Kemis?, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 49 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 49 km SE of Debre Sīna, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 38 km S of Robīt, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2007 | 44 km S of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 12 km WSW of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 47 km SE of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 53 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 47 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 28 km SE of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Dabbayra | Shield | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Manda Hararo | Shield(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 2009 | 192 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
Kemisē has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 62°F in December to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (0.6").