Weather & Climate in Kercha, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kercha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,427 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,427 ft (1,959 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.7801°N, 38.4089°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 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 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1994 | 10 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2004 | 28 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Kercha has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 62°F in August to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (0.8").