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Weather & Climate in Kofelē, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kofelē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 55°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 8,747 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,747 ft (2,666 m) |
| Area | 7,446.2 sq mi (19,285.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.0667°N, 38.7833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 27, 2017 | 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 39 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 78 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 128 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
Kofelē has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 54°F in December to 58°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and December the driest (1.0").