Weather & Climate in Kibre Mengist, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kibre Mengist enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,545 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,545 ft (1,690 m) |
| Area | 9,734.8 sq mi (25,213.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.8833°N, 38.9833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Kibre Mengist has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in December to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (0.9").
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