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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. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,427 ft (1,959 m) |
| Area | 9,734.8 sq mi (25,213.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7801°N, 38.4089°W |
| 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").