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Weather & Climate in Konso, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Konso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,383 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,383 ft (1,031 m) |
| Area | 2,875.6 sq mi (7,447.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.2500°N, 37.4833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Sep 18, 1993 | 13 km NE of Konso, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 14 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2024 | 41 km SSE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1994 | 10 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2000 | 41 km WSW of Bako, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 38 km SE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2022 | 24 km ENE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2004 | 28 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 28 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mega Basalt Field (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mega Basalt Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Korath Range | Tuff cone(s) | 912 m (2,992 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Konso has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.8").