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Weather & Climate in Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kombolcha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,178 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,178 ft (1,883 m) |
| Area | 312.5 sq mi (809.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 423/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.0816°N, 39.7434°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Sep 21, 1993 | 38 km N of Des?, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 46 km | 15 km |
| Jan 18, 2004 | 23 km WSW of Kemis?, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2020 | 16 km S of Kemis?, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 38 km S of Robīt, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Were ?lu, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2007 | 46 km WNW of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 22 km ESE of Lal?bela, Ethiopia | M3.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2005 | 71 km ENE of Rob?t, Ethiopia | M3.7 | 138 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dabbayra (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dabbayra | Shield | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Manda Hararo | Shield(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 2009 | 169 km |
| Dabbahu | Stratovolcano | 1,401 m (4,596 ft) | 2005 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 9.8 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
Kombolcha has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 60°F in December to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.2") and December the driest (0.7").