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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,747 ft (2,666 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.0667°N, 38.7833°E |
| 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").